Chapter 93: Aunt Mary

Serena POV

“Eat well, Serena,” Aunt Mary said, thrusting a plate of food in front of me.

My hands trembled as I reached for the fork, not used to this kind of attention. Suspicion filled my mind as I doubted the intent behind Aunt Mary’s extraordinary treatment tonight.

“I don't put poison in food,” she said, taking me surprised. Aunty Mary, an elegant and still charming woman despite her middle-aged age, just smiled faintly, facing my stiffness.

“T-that's not what I'm worried about… I…”

“Don't talk during meals. It's rude,” my father interrupted, knocking on the table. My father interrupted, knocking on the table, and reprimanded me, forcing me into silence. In contrast, Aunt Mary remained calm and unaffected by my father's actions.

The silence in the dining room added to the tense atmosphere. The medieval-style decor gave the impression of seclusion. Father sat resolutely, enjoying Aunt Mary's meal from the main chair.

Lately, I've noticed a slight change in Father's demeanor, as if