JOYCE’S POV
I was already awake early, hearing my sister singing in the bathroom while showering, appearing very happy. What I told Sir Hugo last night was true, that this is the first time I’ve seen her this happy. I sighed deeply and glanced at the children who were still sleeping. Perhaps they stayed up late and were also exhausted from crying. I stepped out for a moment, not even realizing I was still in my pajamas because it slipped my mind. As I opened the door and started walking, Sir Hugo’s room door suddenly opened, and he stared at me, making me realize what I was wearing. I quickly turned around to head back to the children’s room, but he swiftly grabbed my arm and pulled me into his room.
“Sir, let me go,” I said as we reached his room, and he quickly pinned me against the
