Chapter 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 nce, "If you hadn''t done it, Edith wouldn''t be able to concoct so many


    usations."


    “Mr. Collins, I swear I''m innocent."


    Martha attempted to defend herself, but Hans cut her off.


    “I 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.


    Martha hung her head low, realizing she was at fault, “Fine, Mr. Collins. I''m leaving."


    “Be is my sister. Before you leave this family, if you don''t have her forgiveness, you won''t have a


    ce 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 re at Edith.


    Edith raised an eyebrow, as if saying: didn''t expect that, did you? Arabe is the apple of the family''s


    eye, and you dared to cross her path. How could Hans possibly tolerate you?


    Half an hourter.


    As Arabe 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 Arabe had returned, Serena had nowe begging to her.


    Arabe had a rough idea of what had transpired. Hans must have suspected something and decided


    to punish Martha.


    “Martha,e here and apologize to Arabe!” Serena sobbed.


    Martha fell to her knees in front of Arabe, “Ms. Collins, I was foolish that time. I won''t make excuses.


    I was in the wrong! I''ve done something terrible, and I don''t dare ask for your forgiveness now. I only


    hope to atone for my sins in theing days. I can kneel here till dawn, and as many days as you


    wish, as long as you don''t drive me away"


    “Sis, please forgive Martha!" Serena also fell to her knees before Arabe, pleading through tears.


    The servants surrounding them were stunned. They hadn''t expected Serena to kneel before Be, all


    for Martha.


    Arabe was left speechless by their dramatic disy. 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


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