Revenge is My Love Language novel Chapter 79

Harrison turned his head by chance, catching a glimpse that made him pause. For a fleeting moment, a gentle softness softened the harsh lines of his brow, though he didn’t notice it himself.

Anastasia’s good mood lasted all the way back to Rosewood Manor.

They had just stepped inside when Mary’s tearful voice rang out. “Mr. Lancaster! My daughter Alice is innocent!”

Alice, who was supposed to have left already, stood off to the side with red-rimmed eyes.

Anastasia’s smile vanished instantly.

After everything that had happened, Alice still wanted to claim she was wrongly accused? Anastasia was curious to see what story they’d spin this time.

She nudged Harrison’s wheelchair closer, then settled gracefully onto the sofa beside him. Only then did she glance at Mary and her daughter, her voice cool and composed. “Go on, let’s hear it.”

A simple phrase, but it carried an unmistakable air of authority.

Mary’s face darkened.

She might be a housekeeper, but her family had done favors for the Lady of the house. How dare Anastasia treat her so dismissively?

“Madam, I’m speaking to Mr. Lancaster,” Mary replied, her tone stiff and cold.

Anastasia gave her a light, amused smile. “So you mean I’m not qualified to speak with you, Mary?”

Mary was momentarily lost for words.

That *was* exactly what she meant, but she didn’t dare admit it out loud.

She turned to Harrison. “Mr. Lancaster—”

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