Chapter Eleven
I forced myself to eat. I had to. I couldn't afford to stay in this condition any longer.
I wasn't allowed to be weak.
I finished everything my stepmother had prepared for me. She even smiled warmly as she handed me my medicine.
"Take this, Louella. It's not a good time to get sick," she reminded me.
I took the pills and accepted the glass of water she offered.
When I finished, my stepmother immediately instructed one of the maids.
"Clear away Louella's dishes. Make sure her table is spotless." Then she turned to me. "Dear, will you be working here, or would you rather use the study?"
I looked at her.
My dizziness hadn't gone away yet, but they already wanted me to get back to work.
"I'll work here," I answered.
I'd just finish whatever she wanted me to do as quic
