Cecilia's expression didn't waver, and she made no move to explain.
Derek shot her a cold look, then set the medicine down and turned to Amelia. "Amelia, it's the Hayes family dinner tonight. I've got to take your sister back to the old family estate. Take care of yourself."
Then he grabbed Cecilia's arm and pulled her out of the ward.
Only when they were in the car did Derek's sharp gaze cut into her, laced with warning, "When we get there, keep your mouth shut and behave."
Cecilia stared out the window and said nothing.
The ride was silent.
They arrived at the Hayes estate at six in the evening.
Ever since Cecilia's real identity had been exposed, the Hayes family had turned cold toward her, nothing like before.
So dinner didn't go well.
But the Hayes family rules required her t
