Chapter 119
Then, the maid who was looking around nervously, suddenly prostrated herself on the floor and shouted, "My lady, I implore you, please show me mercy!"
"What manner of impudent behavior is this?!"
The butler thundered, but the maid continued speaking undeterred.
"I admit my wrongdoing, my lady. I implore you, if you find it in your heart to forgive me this time, just this once, I solemnly swear to never repeat it! My family's well-being relies on my support. I have younger siblings who depend on me. Without my contribution, they could face the harsh reality of starvation. The youngest among them is a mere five years old, and if they were left homeless, their vulnerability to illness and immediate peril would be grave."
As she spouted off each of these pity-inducing statements, the maid began to sob. However, I merely observed her speaking, without saying a word.
"…"
As she noticed that I remained unaffected, the maid decided to alter her strategy.
