“Harriet!” he shouted sharply.
His voice made all the servants freeze.
Richard had always been the authority in this house. Before, he used to spoil me. It was because of that love, I had always stood tall.
“You should understand,” he said coldly.
“Emily gave me a son.”
He said it in front of everyone, like he was slapping me in the face.
Before I could say a word, Emily started crying.
She held onto Richard’s sleeve and said softly, "Richard, please don’t fight with Harriet because of me. I feel terrible for you."
She looked at me carefully and said, "Harriet, don’t worry. Bryan and I are just staying here for a little while. We won’t disturb you."
"If Bryan and I ever do anything wrong, just tell us. We’ll change, I promise."
I didn’t respond. I simply walked upstairs.
Behind me, I heard Richard’s soft voice as he spoke, “Don’t be scared. I’m here. She won’t dare to touch you.”
“You can live here peacefully.”
With those words, the servants immediately surrounded Emily and Bryan. They were all smiles and spouted words of flattery. It was a contrast compared to me.