Julian's Stand in Wife novel Chapter 1288

Julian departed after he spoke his piece, leaving Noel in a daze.

Regardless of whether Noel could comprehend or achieve it, Julian believed he had given enough guidance.

If Noel still didn't understand...

Well, he might never find a bride.

A sly smile graced Julian's face as he walked briskly toward the bedroom.

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Ever since Jim returned to the Hughes Manor, it seemed as though every member of the Hughes family had an invisible silencer installed in their ears.

No one seemed to hear what others were saying, and no one was talking. The entire family was quieter than pin-drop silence. Even the servants brought tea and water with lightened footsteps.

Clank.

When the teacup was placed on the table, it made a soft noise. Before Jim could turn to look, the servant who had brought the tea knelt down on the ground. She trembled violently, and begged, "I'm so sorry, Master Jim. I didn't do it on purpose!"

As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.

This servant was quite attractive, and looked good in the servants’ uniform.

Yet Jim only glanced at her briefly, and said, "It's alright."

Just as he finished speaking, someone came over, covered her mouth, and dragged her out.

Soon, a muffled thud came from outside. It was the same young servant who had been taken away just now.

"The Hughes family is strict. It's not that I didn't want to spare her," Jim said, as he wiped his hands with a warm white towel. He looked at the man across him, whose face had turned slightly pale. "It's just that the housekeeper is strict. I hope you won't take offense, Mr. Channing."

The thudding sound of the stick striking the servant continued.