That would definitely bring trouble in the future.
After some thought, Bertha Marley decided to keep quiet for now, but she must find a perfect way to make Mr. Xiu show that he has forgotten Isabella Lindsey, while also ensuring Ruth Upperton sees it. That way, the Johnson Family would have no place for Isabella Lindsey!
In the blink of an eye.
It was already lunchtime.
Ruth Upperton had instructed the chef to prepare the meal early in the day and specifically asked what Bertha Marley wanted to eat, catering to her tastes. Yet Bertha coyly said, "Grandma, since I returned, Mr. Xiu has been busy working in the study room and hasn't stepped out even once. Shouldn't we ask what he would like to eat?"
"Alright, you go ask him." Ruth Upperton knew she wanted to see Mr. Xiu and agreed without a second thought to fulfill her wish.
