Belle walked straight over, enthusiastically grabbed Jennifer’s arm, and tried to pull her to the table, insisting she sit down.
Jennifer quickly stood again.
Belle pressed her back into the seat. When Jennifer tried to rise once more, Belle pretended to be upset. “Sister Jennifer, are you unhappy with the seat I picked for you? I told you to sit, but you won’t—are you complaining about my choice?”
“No, Miss Belle, that’s not what I meant at all,” Jennifer said hurriedly.
She knew Titus adored Avah and Belle more than anyone. She liked Belle too—this sweet little sister—but she was still the young master’s bodyguard. She shouldn’t sit on equal footing with him.
“Since you didn’t mean it,” Belle said decisively, “then sit properly.”
“If you don’t sit, I’ll be very sad.”
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