Chapter 20 After the two servants had scampered off , Aurora turned to the young maid , whose face was already a bit red and puffy . " What's w You can your name ? " Aurora asked . n call me Little Fish , " the young maid replied , smiling . " Come with me , Aurora said . Little Fish followed her into the room , where Aurora grabbed some ice for her to put on her face . " How old are you ? " Aurora asked , " I'm 17 , " Little Fish replied , her voice bright and innocent . " Why aren't you in school at 177 Why are you working as a maid and letting people push you around ? " Aurora questioned . " My family's poor , and we can't afford school . My mom's sick , so I need to earn money for her treatment , Little Fish said , her voice heavy with sadness . " What's wrong with her ? " Aurora asked . " Lung cancer . She coughs horribly and needs chemotherapy . Each session costs a fortune , " Little Fish explained . " Do you want to come with me ? I'll give y " you money , " Aurora offered . " No , I don't want your money , Miss Aurora , Little Fish refused . " Why not ?" " I can earn money myself . My mom says not to take things from others without reason . Besides , no amount of money Little Fish said . " You won't even take free money ? " Aurora asked , growing more fond of the girl . you ask me to do something , I'll accept . I'd like to follow you , " Little Fish said . y will cure her . I know that , " " Aren't you afraid that since I'm not favored in the Pendleton family , you'll be bullied too ? " Aurora asked . * You'd never let me be bullied , Miss Aurora . You're protective of those close to you . Not like other heiresses , who are just mean , " Little Fish said . " You're quite clever ! " Aurora laughed , playfully nudging her . Little Fish covered her face , looking both funny and adorable . " Miss Aurora , if you ever kill someone , I'll help you clean up , " Little Fish said seriously . Aurora looked at her and replied , " Don't worry , I won't kill anyone ." They both burst into laughter . Aurora wouldn't kill anyone . She wasn't Olivia , stained with blood . She had a chance to start over and only wanted to take her revenge and live a peaceful life , " Miss Aurora , you're not pregnant , right ? Those servants were just talking nonsense , weren't they ? Little Fish asked . " Why do you think I'm not pregnant ? " Aurora asked , intrigued . think You Ir or not that kind of person , Miss Aurora . Il I worked hard to become beautiful , I'd want a better life , not to ruin myself like that , " Little Fish said . " Im not pregnant , " Aurora confirmed . Chapter 20 Hearing Aurora's answer , Little Fish seemed even happier . Til go tell those gossipers to shut up ! " " No need . Let them think I'm pregnant , " Aurora said , " Why ? " Little Fish didn't understand . " How would a few servants know if I've been fooling around or if I'm pregnant ? " " It seems like gossip from the madam's side . " Little Fish said . " I see those people going in and out of the madam's and Miss Sophia's rooms . " How would Madam and Sophia know I'd get pregnant ? " Aurora asked . Little Fish thought for a moment and suddenly said , " Did they set you up , Miss Aurora ? So they think you must be pregnant ? " " Since they're so concerned about me , I'll certainly grant their wish ! " Aurora said with a laugh . " Miss Aurora , this won't be good for your reputation , How will you marry in the future ? Little Fish asked , worried . " It doesn't matter . I never planned to marry anyway , " Aurora said nonchalantly . In previous life , she had only naively liked Dominic Ashcroft , who had met a tragic end in Cambodia . She didn't dare to like anyone else now . As for the pregnancy , she would personally help them step by step to achieve their goal . She wanted to see how this plot would end . Madeline , Evelyn , Sophia - they were already at odds , and it was clear they'd fight to the end . Did they want to battle it out to the death ? Well , time would tell who would come out on top and who would fall by the wayside ! Chapter Comments LIKE