Chapter 222 Feeling Guilty in the End

For a moment, Christina's face stiffened and flushed with a mix of humiliation and embarrassment. Several expressions crossed her face, contorting it grotesquely. Idris did not look at her and glanced at me, his dark eyes arching as he said, "It's cold outside. Go back inside." With that, he reached out to pull me away. I avoided him, stepping back to maintain distance between us, and ignored his slightly stiffened expression. After casting one more glance at the disheveled Christina, I turned and left. I heard footsteps behind me. I knew it was Idris, but I did not pay him attention. The sky was already dark, and dinner at the Youngs' household was ready. Mr. Zachary came to greet us, saying, "Mr. Young, Mrs. Young, dinner has been prepared in the dining room. Madam Young asked you both to come." I nodded and hummed in response, not saying much more. However, Idris replied, "Someone fell into the pond in the backyard. Mr. Zachary, please arrange for someone to go and take a loo