Chapter 433 I Need to Escape!
“The Andersons?” Maya looked slightly flustered. Although the Anderson and Dahlen Families were in different industries, both families were considered large and powerful families in Tissote. In fact, the Andersons had a longer history than the Dahlens.
After all, the Andersons had a background in medicine—they had saved countless patients’ lives. Through their services, they managed to develop firm connections with many individuals in society. Not every family had the ability to do such a thing. If the Dahlen Family actually got on the Andersons’ bad side, they would definitely be defeated by the Andersons. Maya’s anger died down at that thought.
A few minutes later, they chased Maya out of the house. Maya stared at the front entrance as she howled at the top of her lungs. “Just you wait, Elise!”
Meanwhile, Tania, who had witnessed the entire scene, carefully lifted her legs to tiptoe to the door. I can’t stay here any longer—I need to escape now! It took her a great deal of effort to get to the door, but Elise’s voice rang beside her ear at that moment. “Where are you going, Tania?”
Once Elise spoke, everyone shifted their gaze to Tania. They all noticed Tania’s right leg hanging in the middle of the air as she had been about to take another step toward the door. A look of utter embarrassment spread across Tania’s face as she helplessly put her leg back onto the ground. She turned around to come face-to-face with Elise. “I’m not going anywhere,” Tania said without looking into Elise’s eyes. “I… I thought I’d go back next door to have my meal. Haha… I shouldn’t waste food, should I?” she stuttered.
Even Tania didn’t trust her own lame excuse. She engaged her facial muscles and forced a smile just to reduce the awkwardness in the atmosphere. “Hmm. I didn’t know the young lady of the Anderson Family was such a thrifty person,” Claude teased playfully. Tania bit her lip as she shot him a glare. Why can’t this man learn how to keep his mouth shut?
But Claude was immune to such minor forms of provocation and didn’t even bat an eyelid as he looked back into Tania’s eyes. As much as Tania wished to continue losing her temper at Claude, she knew who her true enemy was in that house. Therefore, she quickly shifted her gaze away to look at Elise politely. There wasn’t a hint of sloppiness in Tania’s actions then.
“It’s right to value your food,” Elise uttered light-heartedly. “You’ve worked hard today. Where are you going to sleep?”
Tania was too afraid to say that she wanted to sleep in Alexander’s area. After giving the question some thought, she finally came up with an answer. “Should I sleep with Maria?”
“Would that be okay?” Elise frowned in a rather displeased manner.
When Tania met Elise’s eyes, she felt as if her heart was about to leap out of her throat. “I miss my bed. I should go home to sleep. I’m not going to bother you anymore!”
Only then did Elise’s expression soften a little. “Will that be okay? You’ve just arrived, and you’re leaving already? Would your father think we’re bullying you?”
“No! Of course not!” Tania was so afraid, she was practically in tears. She felt a strong urge to just run out at that moment. “I’m the one who isn’t used to the place. I can’t sleep on hard beds, and I can’t deal with the strong winds here. I was spoiled as a child, and I’m too used to my comfort zone. This has got nothing to do with anyone here!”
“Mm-hmm.” Elise nodded her head in satisfaction. “If that’s the case, I won’t continue troubling you, Tania. The door is there. Send yourself out.”
“Thank you, Elise. Thank you!” Tania was extremely thankful and she scurried toward the exit after giving Elise a few bows. Tania’s figure was gone in the blink of an eye.
Elise readjusted herself for a while before she changed the topic. “Are you guys done eating? If so, I’d like you guys to go and get ready. Please dress in a light, casual outfit for traveling.”
All of the equipment for the surgery had arrived, so it was time that they sent Joseph to the hospital. Claude took a glance at her and nodded at her knowingly, then hurried over to the backyard.
