Under the icy stare of the usually serene and elegant Chris, Morley trembled all over with her fat body, a wave of panic washing over her.
"It-It was Isabel who was rude to Lady Lennie first, and I was trying to stop her," Morley quickly released Isabel and explained to Chris.
The raging fire within Isabel had been doused, and she instantly regained her composure. She let go of Lennie and retreated cautiously, her chest still heaving with suppressed anger.
Chris paid no heed to Lennie and Morley. Instead, he walked over Isabel, asking if she was hurt with a soft voice.
Isabel covered her neck, and her eyes filled with unmistakable bewilderment as she stared back at Chris.
She had knocked several times before, but got no response.
Had Chris intentionally pretended not to be there? And
