Feigned Innocence

The room was in complete chaos. Several maids rushed to drag Nell away, but she thrashed violently, refusing to leave.

Just then, Lois hurried to Ophelia's side, her voice barely above a whisper. "Lady Ophelia, Lady Rosalind is here."

Ophelia's face paled with panic. Clutching Clarissa's sleeve in terror, she pleaded, "Mother, Rosalind is coming. If she finds out, she'll make me pay for this."

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