FreeNovelChapter 1253 Hans cut through the fight, his voice icy, “Enough.” Martha and Edith fell silent immediately, their eyes locked in a fiery stare-off.
Hans shot Martha a stern glance, "If you hadn't done it, Edith wouldn't be able to concoct so many accusations." “Mr. Collins, | swear I'm innocent." Martha attempted to defend herself, but Hans cut her off.
“| can have someone look into this. If anything turns up, you'll be facing more than just being booted out of the Collins family. Make your choice." Either let him investigate or quietly leave the Collins family.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMartha hung her head low, realizing she was at fault, “Fine, Mr. Collins. I'm leaving." “Bella is my sister. Before you leave this family, if you don't have her forgiveness, you won't have a place in not just the Collins family, but in Summerfield too." The words hit Martha like a thunderbolt. She hadn't expected Hans to ban her from even staying in Summerfield.
Edith felt a surge of satisfaction. Thankfully, Hans had seen through Martha's act.
“Remember, apologize sincerely.” Hans dropped this piece of advice before leaving the room.
“Yes, understood.” Martha watched him leave, throwing a fierce glare at Edith.
Edith raised an eyebrow, as if saying: didn't expect that, did you? Arabella is the apple of the family's eye, and you dared to cross her path. How could Hans possibly tolerate you? Half an hour later.
As Arabella arrived home, Serena rushed over, grabbing her hands and pleading through tears, “Sis, please forgive Martha. You can dock her pay or make her work overtime. Just don't kick her out of the family!!" Martha, standing nearby, was crying rivers. She managed to croak out a single “Ms. Collins”, before her throat tightened painfully.
After packing her bags to bid Serena goodbye, Serena had learned about Hans’ decision to fire her and immediately rushed to plead for mercy.
But Hans was immovable. Hearing that Arabella had returned, Serena had now cbegging to her.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmArabella had a rough idea of what had transpired. Hans must have suspected something and decided to punish Martha.
“Martha, chere and apologize to Arabella!” Serena sobbed.
Martha fell to her knees in front of Arabella, “Ms. Collins, | was foolish that time. | won't make excuses. | was in the wrong! I've done something terrible, and | don't dare ask for your forgiveness now. | only hope to atone for my sins in the coming days. | can kneel here till dawn, and as many days as you wish, as long as you don't driveaway" “Sis, please forgive Martha!" Serena also fell to her knees before Arabella, pleading through tears.
The servants surrounding them were stunned. They hadn't expected Serena to kneel before Bella, all for Martha.
Arabella was left speechless by their tic display. They were targeted for dismissal by Hans, not her. Why weren't they pleading with him instead? Because he didn't agree? If Hans didn't agree, why should she? “From now on, I'll keep Martha far away from you, okay? If you two cross paths, I'll make sure Martha backs off!"
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