The remark was like a verdict from heaven that dashed Cynthia’s final hope.
Zayn turned around to leave and said coldly to the bodyguard at the door, “Keep a close eye on her!”
Watching Zayn’s departing back, Cynthia could no longer hold back and fell limply to the ground. Then, she stared at the floor blankly, sobbing in silence. Finally, her voice became louder and turned into a cry of grief that echoed throughout the villa.
The bodyguards outside the door shook their heads helplessly at this moment and said with a sigh, “How pitiful.”
***
Half a day later, a maid came in again with food.
“Young Miss, eat something quickly. If this continues, your body won’t be able to take it.”
The maid was only 20 years old and was Cynthia’s personal maid. Zayn was worried that Cynthia would collapse because of her hunger strike, so he asked Cynthia’s personal maid to try to persuade her.
Seeing the maid who came in, Cynthia grabbed her delicate arm and asked, “Ruth, has the letter been delivered? Is there any news? When will Philip come over?”
Ruth shook her head sadly and said, “Young Miss, I’ve asked someone to send the letter out, but the Larson family is under lockdown now. No news is allowed to come in. I’m afraid…”
Hearing this, Cynthia’s last hope was gone. Her arms drooped listlessly as her eyes went slack.
Seeing Cynthia’s appearance, Ruth’s eyes were full of tears. She persuaded, “Young Miss, eat something. You look very haggard. I’m begging you. I think it’s not a bad thing for you to marry into the Berry family. At least you don’t have to be bullied here. Young Miss, please, eat something…”
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