Chapter 402
This was the first time Erin was punished physically. Her legs trembled, unable to maintain her balance, causing her to tumble to the floor. Instinctively, she
wanted to support herself, but the pain in her palms shot through her. She cried uncontrollably, struggling to catch her breath.
Faye rushed to her side, offering support and checking the wounds on Erin’s palms.
Sheena, with an unwavering stern expression, placed a box of anti-
inflammatory ointment on the table. “Remember the rules well. I don’t tolerate any defiance. In seven days, I’ll check your progress. Feel free to challenge me again if you haven’t learned your lesson.”
Huddled in Faye’s embrace, Erin found no way to confront Sheena and could only cry.
This woman was ruthless, like a relentless demon haunting her…
Seeing Erin silenced, Sheena’s demeanor softened slightly, satisfied with the result.
It seemed that actions were indeed louder than words. The millennia–old education methods still proved to be effective.
Then, Sheena ordered the ruler to be placed on Erin’s dressing table, a daily reminder upon waking up.
With the rules established, Sheena instructed Faye to sign the property transfer agreements. Ignoring Erin on the floor, Sheena left.
In these seven days, Erin, intimidated by the punishment, obediently memorized the entire book. Despite some stumbles and inaccuracies during the inspection, she recited it reasonably well.
Sheena did not purposely make it hard for her, adhering to the strictest standards, and administered ten strikes, leaving Erin in pain and frustration.
Clutching her swollen hands, Erin cried out, “You’re heartless! All you do is bully me. I hate you!”
Sheena allowed her to vent. “Not bad. Your complaints are more civilized now, but I bet you’ve been cursing me with filthy words in private, haven’t you?”
Erin fell silent, glaring at Sheena with resentment.
Of course, she could not resist muttering a few bad words every time she used the bathroom or before bedtime, cursing Sheena now and then!
Sheena, noticing Erin’s expression, understood it all too well.
She gathered all the mansion’s staff and said, “Starting today, everyone is allowed to monitor Erin. If she uses foul language, report it for a reward dollars each time.”
The eyes of the staff gleamed with interest.
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Erin’s situation took a turn for the worse. From that day forward, everyone. discreetly watched her every move. Even during etiquette classes, several staff members quietly listened in.
Initially, Erin was furious and could not resist hurling curses at the staff, earning them rewards. Sheena, true to her word, did not hesitate to administer
punishment.
Erin’s hands swelled and stayed that way for weeks. She could not even
remember the original color of her palms. During meals, she struggled to hold a spoon. Faye, still compassionate, spoon–fed her a couple of times, only to be sternly stopped by Sheena.
The spoiled behavior simply could not be indulged!
Although Erin felt aggrieved, she had been thoroughly intimidated by Sheena. Before speaking, she would think twice. As the days passed, the number of beatings she received reduced.
The Fourth of December arrived.
Farlem welcomed its first heavy snowfall, blanketing the city in enchanting white. Sheena, draped in a white fox fur coat paired with a dark lace gown, looked elegant and regal. She intentionally cut several beautiful red flowers, visited the cemetery, and tended to Elijah’s grave.
Elijah’s tombstone was covered in snow. Sheena patiently cleared it away and spoke tenderly to him.
“Eli, who would’ve thought Farlem’s first snow would fall exactly one month after your burial? It’s been so cold these days. I wonder if it’s cold where you are.
