Chapter 396 How Dare You Steal My Toy (2/2)

”But I'm afraid. The dark...” Beryl said in a low voice.

”I'm with you. I'm with you. Don't cry please. Your cry will wake up others.” The maid explained patiently. They both knew who the ”others” were.

”Okay...” Beryl agreed. Beryl felt safe with the maid. She knew that the maid would not hurt her. Maybe because Beryl had been away from Emily for suc

again!”

”I won't!” Beryl assured her. Beryl clenched her fists tightly and promised herself that she could be strong.

Tina left the room without another word, she did not want to sleep with Beryl, either. She was just angry that Beryl refused her so blatantly.

Beryl laid down on her bed and tucked up her legs into the fetal position, wrapping the quilt around her like a cocoon of protection. She closed her eyes tightly against the cruelty of this evening.

'It's okay. It's okay. Tina can't see me under this cover...

Don't be afraid, Beryl. Hold on! Daddy and Mommy will come to save you!' Beryl mentally comforted herself.

Finally, during this process of fear and self-encouragement, Beryl fell asleep.

The next morning, the first thing Beryl was again greeted by the painting of the rabbit as she awoke. She had become frightened to open her eyes in the morning, and being greeted by the gory sight. Slowly, she took several deep breaths.

Beryl left her room and saw Tina standing at the balcony outside, wearing a scarlet cape, like the evil queen in fairy tales.

”Beryl, come here and water the flowers.” Tina brightly waved her hand towards Beryl as if nothing had happened during the night before.

Beryl wanted to leave but knew that she would not be allowed to, so she walked towards Tina hesitantly and asked, ”What are you doing?”

Beryl noticed that Tina was holding a watering can filled with a red liquid and continued, ”What's inside of the pot? Is that a kind of special potion for the plants?”