Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Mary was very determined. “Mrs. Donovan, I think we’d better teach Miss Jowett to follow the rules here as soon as possible so that we may have a more pleasant time together in the future.”
Nina stretched out her hand and summoned Green Wolf to her feet upon hearing this. She leaned against the edge of the dining table and said coldly, “Trust me, the place where I originally lived had 100 times more rules than this. So, Mary, don’t talk to me about rules. Your rules are nothing to me.”
Nina unscrewed the bottle cap, tilted her head back, and poured the entire bottle of mineral water into her mouth. She crushed the bottle after finishing it.
She lifted her wrist and threw the crushed bottle into the trash can in the corner nonchalantly.
She was very accurate.
Although it was difficult for Nina to discover anything that could make her happy, she knew very well what could make her unhappy.
That especially included disturbing her sleep, as well as the following exhibition of defiance to superiors.
“100 times more?”
A look of disdain appeared on Mary’s stern face. What rules could there be in a small place? This Miss Jowett revealed her true nature already on the second day of her arrival. And she spoke too arrogantly.
Mary couldn’t argue with Nina, so she turned to Molly. She hoped that the mistress would give her a fair and satisfactory answer.
Molly smiled helplessly. Her long wavy hair draped behind her shoulders. She had just woken up from her sleep, yet she looked rather adorable.
Molly put an arm around Nina’s shoulders. “Come here, darling. Maybe putting a new refrigerator in your bedroom will solve the problem. What do you think?”
When Mary heard this, she couldn’t help but interject. “Mrs. Donovan, wouldn’t that be spoiling Miss Jowett too much? Mind you, there’s no refrigerator in either Cathy’s or Young Master Claude’s bedroom, and Miss Cathy has already brought this up many times.”
At that moment, Boris’ laughter could be heard from afar.
Soon, Boris appeared at the door of the dining room.
“You’re all up so early? Hmm? What’s going on?” Boris smiled as he walked into the kitchen, noticing that there was a strange atmosphere.
Mary hastily told Boris the whole story again.
Molly looked at Boris awkwardly. Although she and Boris were a loving couple, Boris had always valued rules.
Boris glanced at Nina before lowering his head and muttering to himself. “Yes, putting a refrigerator in Nina’s room can solve the problem. Molly darling, you’re so smart.”
Boris wrapped his arm around Molly’s waist, and they kissed as if there was no one else around.
Mary looked at Mr. Milton in disbelief. Was this still the Mr. Milton who always valued the rules of the house?
How could he be so willful toward a stepdaughter?
Boris also asked for Nina’s opinion. “What do you think, Nina? I’ll put a refrigerator in your room and fill it with the drinks you like. Your precious pet can fetch water for you at any time, but you must forbid it to rummage through the kitchen refrigerator again. After all, our family has a dutiful and well-mannered helper, Mary, don’t we?”
Boris winked at Nina.
Nina shrugged in agreement.
Although she was unhappy that Little Green could not step into the kitchen, she respected the rules and suggestions of the Miltons.
After all, this was not her original place, nor was it a place where she had the final say.
Nina turned and sauntered out of the kitchen. When she reached the door, she whistled, and Green Wolf immediately followed, always keeping half a body’s distance behind her.
Molly snuggled into Boris’ arms. “Oh honey, thank you.”
Boris hugged Molly gently. “That’s what I’m supposed to do. But I’d really like to ask Nina how she trained a dog to be so obedient. Even the best military dog I’ve ever seen feels less obedient than hers.”
Molly giggled. “Come on, Boris. You don’t own dogs.”
Standing close by, Mary turned, feeling discouraged, and went to do her work.