Chapter 800
As for Sheena, she would unlikely return to Mountville as frequently anymore.
She left the Lawson estate, embraced by Elliot, and got into the car headed back to E&S Haven.
The next morning, there were no news reports on the internet about the Lawson family’s return
banquet
Even the top actress, Sheila, seemed to have vanished overnight from the screens.
Many netizens and dedicated fans posted inquiries online, only to find that Sheila’s Twitter account had been deactivated, and all related hot topics had been deleted.
In the underground basement of the Lawson estate at Mountville, Sheila, who had curled up in a dark corner all night, was escorted by Paul and John to a remote countryside location.
From now on, they would be responsible for keeping an eye on her.
Apart from them, Elliot had also arranged for Lionel to discreetly dispatch two people to watch over her every day.
The luxury car could only park on the main road, and then they had to trek through country lanes, crossing a small mountain before reaching their destination.
An hour later, Sheila’s feet felt like they were about to fall off, and her body was dehydrated.
In a daze, she finally arrived at the former retired servant’s residence.
The former retired servant was Margaret Ellis
paralyzed husband and son.
a woman in her fifties. She lived with her partially
Seeing Sheila’s pretty yet innocent face, Margaret was bewildered.
Especially when she saw the bruises on Sheila’s body, with faint swelling on her left cheek, bearing the traces of a slap, and her petite and weak frame, Margaret felt a sudden surge of sympathy for the
girl.
“I think she’s quite pitiful. What grave mistake did she make for Ms. Lawson to bring her here to do manual labor?”
Paul glanced at the silent Sheila and said, “Don’t let her appearance fool you. Her heart is as wicked as
a venomous snake…‘
He recounted Sheila’s previous misdeeds to Margaret in detail and emphasized Sheena’s instructions
twice.
Upon learning of the girl’s despicable behavior, Margaret’s gaze toward Sheila turned particularly
fierce.
“Don’t worry, I won’t go easy on this wretched creature! I’ll make sure she feels like she’s living in
2/2
hell every single day!”
Paul nodded, took out some money, and, together with John, brought the box filled with religious scriptures into the house.
Margaret fetched a set of her own old cotton and linen clothes that she no longer wore and helped Sheila change out of the expensive little dress.
It was only 8 a.m., but Margaret immediately wanted to take Sheila to work in the fields.
Sheila’s lips were pale, and she was already exhausted from the journey. Plus, she had not slept well last night.
“Could I have a drink of water first and catch my breath?” Sheila asked weakly.
Margaret frowned, feeling annoyed, and sarcastically mocked her, “You haven’t even done any work yet, and you want to rest and drink water already? You must be used to living the good life and pampered! Do you need me to cook for you first before you work?”
sarcasm, showing
Sheila was genuinely weak and could only pretend not to understand Margaret’s sarcasm, her vulnerability.
“I haven’t eaten since last night until this morning, and I’ve been beaten. I haven’t rested well, and I really have no energy in my body. Please, Auntie, could you please show me some mercy?”
“Dream on!” Margaret remained unmoved, sneering.
Margaret remained unmoved, sneering. “We have our rules at home. We wake up at 5.30 a.m., have breakfast at 6 a.m., and if you miss the time, tough luck. It’s already 8 a.m., and you still want me to cook for you? Do you really think you’re here to enjoy yourself?”
She emphasized with a firm tone, “You’re here for reform! For penance and redemption! Put away your act! I have a heart of stone and won’t fall for your tricks!”
Unable to reason with Margaret, Sheila had no choice but to be dragged forcefully to work in the fields.
