As soon as Hazel Brown, a maid, saw me respect the servants of the Holden Mansion, I couldn't help but sob. She handed me the mirror so I could see my face.
"My lady, you must have endured so much in the past three years. How did you become like this?” The servant was worried while staring at the reflection of the mirror.
I looked completely lifeless. My face had become so thin I almost lost its flesh.
Still, I tried to force a smile. No matter how joyfully I tried, my expression remained somewhat bitter.
"General Smith is here!" Someone announced it as loud as they could, signaling Callum's approaching steps.
I started feeling nervous, as if my heart almost skipped a beat.
It had been three years since we last met. Every time I dream back at midnight, Callum's face scared me.
At that moment, my worries were exposed to the public. Well, someone had bribed the maid beside me and created the whole drama.
Everyone knew the admiration I had with my brother.
At that moment, Callum already had a cold face. He frowned and looked at me with a distant and disgusted expression.
It felt like my admiration for him was filthy, something I couldn't bear to see. After that, he wouldn't even spare me a glance.
He said, "Vera, as the legitimate daughter of the Holden Family, you're too shameless. It's truly disgusting."
Even after three years, those words still felt like a guilty verdict, filling me with shame whenever I thought of them.
As soon as Callum approached me, my complexion turned pale.
Three years ago, when I felt too clean, he saw me as dirty and disgusting as hell.
"General Smith, this servant has realized my mistake. I have reflected on my mistakes in the army for three years. I have learned the rules for three years and know all the duties. I will never think of Xander again. Please forgive me, General," I said.
Hazel sighed, exclaiming in surprise, "Miss Vera."
She wanted to help me up, so Hazel added, "Why are you calling yourself a slave and calling your stepbrother the general? You are the legitimate daughter of the Holden Family. Please remember that."
With that, Hazel suddenly stopped and started crying.
I kept my head lowered, unable to bring myself to stand up.
However, Callum remained silent for a while. Then, afterward, someone chuckled from above me.
"It seems they have a good job enforcing the rules," he remarked.
"I am indeed much more obedient," I mumbled.