Lilian said, “Why are you being formal with us? To us, you and Laurence are both our children. Noelle, you need to stop placing yourself in the role of a servant. You’re not a maid.

“You are a child to all of us, a sister and family to Laurence. Yes, you keep Laurence safe as his bodyguard, but we don’t see you as hired help.

“We are family, and that’s how we should get along.”

Noelle pursed her lips before uttering, “Doc rescued me from the street to take care of Mr. Laurence. My task sinc