"Martha's been with me for eighteen years. She's like family to me. I can't live without Martha, please sis, I won't let Martha get in your way. I won't let her wander around the main house."
"Ms. Collins, I can clean the next house. I can water and fertilize the flowers, I can do other chores, and I won't show myself around you."
"Sis, I will do whatever you ask me to do from now on, please."
Arabella could see that Serena was sincerely begging to keep Martha this time.
She could agree and let Serena be more obedient and listen to her in the future.
But as long as Martha was around, she would keep instigating Serena.
Even the most innocent and kind person would turn bad after being brainwashed for a long time.
So, there was no need for Martha to stay.
And there was no need for her to be merciful either.
"You're eighteen now; you don't need her anymore."
Just as Arabella was about to leave, Serena suddenly hugged her legs and cried, "It's not about age. It's about how Martha and I have been with each other day and night. We're like family."
"Why don’t you move out and live with her?"
Serena lifted her teary eyes in disbelief, unable to believe that Arabella was trying to kick her out!
"You can stay, but she can't." Arabella flicked a glance at Martha and finally said.
Serena despairingly let go of her, stunned for a moment, until Martha cried and hugged her, "It's okay Serena. Just because I'm not in this house doesn't mean I'm leaving you."
"No, there has to be a way." Serena shook her head, tears streaming down her face, "When mom and dad come back, I'll beg them."
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