"Listen, if Hunter ever finds a way to pin this on us, I'll take the fall. I'll say it was all my idea, and that you had nothing to do with it."
Serena had never expected such loyalty from a servant. It was as if Martha was more family than her own kin, and the realization moved her.
"With me by your side, Serena, I'll make sure Rosemary understands the consequences of crossing you!" Martha's eyes flashed with a hard edge at the mention of Rosemary.
"Oh, and another thing. If you ever run into Rosemary when there aren't any others around, don't feel the need to be polite," Martha advised.
Rosemary had taken their kindness for granted in the past. Well, she wouldn't blame them if they showed no mercy from now on!
"Don't worry, Martha. I won't be polite to her anymore." Serena seemed to have made a decision, her eyes filled with a vengeful light.
Meanwhile, Louisa woke up with a start from a nightmare.
