George Stanford turned, scowling. "Fiona, I'm treating your face out of kindness, and you're trying to drag me down with you?"
What kind of person is Young Master Shannon? She ran off, and that's her business, but why is she trying to drag me down too? This 'you run, I chase' game between the young couple is just their idea of fun. If I actually helped her, Young Master Shannon naturally wouldn't punish *her*. Then wouldn't I be the one to suffer as the scapegoat? No, no, no!
George Stanford shook his head vigorously. "I refuse!"
His three words were resolute and powerful, striking with force.
Sophie Sullivan glared at him. "Old Mr. Standford, keep your voice down. Walls have ears."
It's possible Thomas Shannon had instructed a nurse to eavesdrop outside the door. With that loud voice of his, did he want everyone to know I'm planning to escape?
