Back at De Clare's residence, Maxine melted like ice cream on a summer day when her parents and brother gave their sharp gazes.
News and gossip traveled at the speed of light.
"Brother, I thought you were on Fiji Islands."
She didn't receive an answer.
"Fine, I acknowledge, I was wrong. However, regrets did not cross my mind. I would gladly accept whatever punishment you will give me."
"Honey, we're not mad. We wanted to hear the story behind that red mark on your cheek."
When she narrated the events, not only her family but also the maids scowled.
A maid rolled up the sleeves of her uniform and punched in the air. "How dare that woman slap My Lady's face! After all the care I put into it!"
She only laughed at her fiery determination to avenge for her sake. When the same mai
