Chapter 286

Xena widened her eyes in disbelief. "James, are you blaming me for being unreasonable?"

James furrowed his brows. "That's not what I mean. I just want to get to the bottom of things. Grandma wouldn't just get angry with you for no reason."

"So you still doubt me?" Xena turned away, looking aggrieved, and started to sob.

"So this is what you think of me? I see now. I'll go apologize to those helpers. Even if I'm looked down upon, insulted, or mistreated, it's my own fault!"

Seeing her getting emotional, James quickly reached out to her. "What are you saying? Mistreated? Did those helpers mistreat you?"

Xena remained silent, quietly wiping away her tears, which only confirmed James's suspicions even more.

He was furious, ready to call the butler over, but then remembered that the butler had already left. After a moment of silence, he said to Xena, "Since the helpers are already asleep, let's discuss this tomorrow."

Xena stomped her foot in frustration but dared not be openly defia