Chapter 153 Are You Going Back on Your Own Word âItâs fine.â Deirdre immediately rejected Charleneâs offer. âYou will only need to tell me what else I can do to seek your forgiveness, Miss McKinney.â
Charlene looked at the servant holding a bowl of stew mixed with horseradish, mustard, and chili and smiled in satisfaction.
âYou donât need to do anything else, but Iâll forgive you if you can finish the bowl of stew in Greenleeâs hands.â
A look of astonishment flashed past Deirdreâs eyes. âThatâs all?â
âYes, thatâs all.â
Deirdre could smell the pungent horseradish smell from a distance. However, she perked up at the thought that everything would come to an end if she could finish the bowl of stew. âAlright, please hand it to me.â
She stretched out her arms to receive the bowl, but the servant avoided her hands and placed the bowl on the floor.
Charlene said proudly, âHowever, thereâs no extra seat and cutlery for you at the table, Miss McKinnon.
Youâre going to have to lie on the ground and eat it with your mouth bit by bit! Will that be alright?â
âWhat?â
Deirdre raised her head abruptly, her face ghastly pale and her eyes overwhelmed with emotions upon hearing that.
âIf I were to lie on the ground and eat with my mouth bit by bit, wouldnât I be eating like a⦠dog?â
The feeling of humiliation coursed through her entire body instantly. She was so furious that she clenched her fists tightly, and her entire body was shaking uncontrollably.
Charlene chuckled in contempt. âWhy? Are you unwilling? Deirdre, donât forget why youâre here. Even though I have no idea how Brendan made you come to me, Iâm certain that he must have a hold on you. Youâve already washed the laundry for more than three hours, and you will only need to lie on the floor to have a meal now. Are you going to waste all your previous efforts?â
âYes, am I going to waste all my previous efforts? I will only need to lie on the floor to have a meal for everything to come to an end. Then, Sam will be able to get out of the dangerous situationâ¦.
âAs for my honor, it doesnât worth anything anymore.
âBrendan is always humiliating me as well and cursing me for being a disobedient dog, right?â
Deirdre could not suppress the feelings of hurt in her chest. Her empty gaze was filled with sorrow when she opened her eyes. âAre you sure that you will let this matter pass if I finish the food?â
âOf course.â
After receiving a confirmed answer, Deirdre suppressed all her thoughts, got on her knees, and lay prone on the floor. The smell of the stew was nauseating, but she endured the acid reflux and swallowed the food bit by bit as if she could not taste anything.
Charlene felt delighted to witness that.
This is the consequence that Charlene deserved for almost ruining her life.
Her eyes were glistening with joy, and she watched the scene closely without missing any detail.
Deirdreâs mouth could not feel anymore after she finished the stew. She was almost crying from the spiciness, but she gnashed her teeth to refrain from the urge to cry. It was because it was already embarrassing that she had to eat on her knees like a dog. It would only make the perpetrator event prouder.
âItâs done⦠Can you call up Brendan and tell him that youâre willing to forgive me now?â
âAbout thatâ¦â Charlene pretended as if she was troubled but could not hide the smile on her face.
Blood drained off Deirdreâs face. She glared in Charleneâs direction incredulously and said, âWhat do your mean, Charlene? You gave me your word! Are you going back on your word?â
She ran toward Charlene desperately and startled Charlene. It was fortunate that the people around Charlene reacted swiftly by restraining Deidre immediately.
Charlene covered her racing heart and curled her red lips into a reckless smile. âYouâre right. I am going back on my own word. I enjoyed watching you eating the food like a dog, only not to get anything out of it. Why? Is there any objection from you, Deirdre?â
Deirdreâs eyes were moving quickly, and the corners of her eyes were moist with tears. She let out an agonizing roar while the servants restrained her with their strong arms akin to sharp claws until she could not move.
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