“Valerie! If my father dies, you will pay dearly!”
In the countryside, Valerie had been trying to behave herself since her last attempt to seduce Declan was discovered.
Rickey and Leon were slightly less wary of her, and Effie didn’t give her much trouble either.
Since Valerie’s leg was injured, they didn’t worry that she would escape.
However, despite her injury, she was still plotting an escape.
In one afternoon, when she was working in the fields, a sudden heavy rain poured down. The rain came unexpectedly, swift and fierce.
Rickey and Leon were sleeping at that time, and they didn’t keep a close eye on her. Seizing the opportunity, Valerie decided to take her chances and try to escape.
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While Effie sought shelter under a tree, Valerie remained in the field, getting drenched in the downpour.
Valerie had initially planned to wait for the rain to subside since sudden showers usually wouldn’t last long.
But today, her hopes were dashed.
The rain continued for several hours, as if the heavens were weeping in protest of injustice.
Valerie couldn’t bear it any longer.
Even Effie, who had taken shelter under a tree, found herself soaked despite her efforts.
Finally, they decided to call it a day and head back home to change into dry clothes.
Besides, it was almost dinner time, which meant it was soon time for Valerie to receive her another punishment-the whipping.
They walked back home, with Effie leading the way and her trailing behind.
Upon reaching the tile-roofed house, Declan was waiting at the door with a towel in hand.
As he spotted his mother, he took the initiative to wipe the rain off her face.
“Since when did my son become so considerate?” Effie asked with a smile.
Declan managed to summon a smile in return.
Meanwhile, Valerie remained expressionless, occupied with wiping her drenched hair. Suddenly, a muffled noise emanated from ahead.
Effie’s eyes rolled back, and she collapsed into the arms of Declan.
Valerie’s face was filled with shock as she uttered in surprise, “Declan, you…”
Due to the daily readings, her once pleasant voice had become hoarse.