Chapter 407: Chapter 407: No Need to Come Anymore Chapter 407: Chapter 407: No Need to Come Anymore Hope Williams slowly stood up, her icy gaze falling onto Grace Gray.

Grace Gray put on an even more fearful facade, her body shaking continuously, “I truly didn’t do it on purpose, and I really can’t pay this money, ma’am please don’t make things difficult for me…”

Her voice was very light, full of grievance.

Hope Williams had dealt with too many girls like her by Waylon Lewis’s side, she was used to it.

However, Grace Gray was indeed special, even more skilled in pretense than those two from the Fuller Family, lacking their kind of arrogance that looked down on the world. Plus, her petite and frail appearance made it even easier for her to act weak and garner sympathy and compassion.

Those tears that could fall at the drop of a hat were her powerful weapon.

If it weren’t for the tea incident yesterday, Hope Williams might have been deceived by her, mistaking her for merely a timid and pure little bunny.

Look, even Aunt Thompson now looked at her with a complicated hostility in her eyes.

It really seemed as if Hope Williams was bullying Grace Gray.

Now, Waylon Lewis, who had changed into a new set of clothes, came downstairs and naturally walked over to Hope Williams’s side.

Upon seeing Waylon Lewis, Grace Gray seemed to have fully triggered her acting desires, her sobs growing louder, desperately wanting the man to hear it, to stir his pity.

But, Waylon Lewis did not so much as glance at her, let alone pay her any attention; his eyes were fixed straight on Hope Williams. Seeing her with a furrowed brow, he took her hand, carefully looking at her, “Don’t be angry, I’ve taken a shower.”

Hope Williams shifted slightly, looking towards Waylon Lewis.

Waylon Lewis froze, his handsome face showing a few traces of innocence and fear that didn’t belong to him, as if afraid of having been touched by another woman, that Hope Williams would be angry, disdain him, and not want him.

Seeing Waylon Lewis’s cautious demeanor, Hope Williams suddenly felt like laughing.

How could Waylon Lewis be so endearing, with so many women throwing themselves at him, “Tsk.” She lightly clicked her tongue, “We’ll settle this later.”

Waylon Lewis sat up even straighter, becoming extra cautious even approaching Hope Williams.

Hope Williams returned her gaze to Grace Gray’s face, sharply catching the flash of jealousy.

But in an instant, her expression turned pitiful again.

Grace Gray felt stiff all over under Hope Williams’s gaze, suddenly feeling as if she had been seen through.

“I would advise Miss Gray to redirect your thoughts back to proper channels. I can overlook today’s matter, but I must remind Miss Gray not to covet what doesn’t belong to you, do you understand?”

Grace Gray wiped her tears, biting her lip, her eyes timidly looking up at Hope Williams, “Ma’am, I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

Hope Williams’s cold eyes stared at her for a moment, and with a cold laugh, “Fine, if you don’t understand, then you don’t. Miss Gray, better focus on your studies, you don’t need to come here anymore.”

“Ma’am… I!” Grace Gray suddenly panicked, “Did I do something wrong? Please don’t dismiss me, I really need this job and I cherish it very much.”

In her rush, her eyes looked towards Waylon Lewis, filled with hope.

Hope Williams curved her lips; she actually still hoped that Waylon Lewis would speak up to keep her.

“Well then, Miss Gray, if you’re willing to compensate for that outfit, you can stay.” Hope Williams said slowly.

Grace Gray’s face imperceptibly stiffened, and she clenched her teeth, bowing her head.

She couldn’t possibly pay that much money, nor had she expected the dress to be so expensive, nor did she expect Hope Williams to hold onto this matter.

That’s enough, she thought, Hope Williams is already so rich, and still insists on compensation for a dress, how stingy.

She looked up at Hope Williams, her eyes barely concealing a hint of resentment.

“Aunt Thompson, please show Miss Gray out,” Hope Williams said with an unchanged expression.

Aunt Thompson felt somewhat helpless, but she knew that in this house, the lady’s word was law and had to encourage Grace Gray to leave first.

Hope Williams did not want to let this matter disturb her mood any longer.

“Let’s eat, I’m starving.” Hope Williams stood up, muttering.

“Wife.”

Waylon Lewis took Hope Williams’s hand, his dark eyes filled with complicated light.

Hope Williams’s delicate brows raised slightly, “Let’s eat, what are you standing around for?”

Hearing Hope Williams’s untroubled voice, Waylon Lewis felt somewhat lost.

After dinner, Hope Williams went to Luke and Willow’s room; the two little ones were looking a bit gloomy staying there.

Hope Williams entered without them noticing, gently sitting beside them, “Luke, Willow?”

“Mommy,” Luke and Willow turned to look at Hope Williams.

Hope Williams easily noticed the children’s mood, stroking the tops of their hair, and asked softly, “Are you not happy? Tell mommy what’s wrong.”

Willow pursed her lips, her voice soft and gentle, “Mommy, why did you send Teacher Gray away?”

Hope Williams was momentarily caught off guard when Willow asked this.

“Do you really like Teacher Gray?”

“Teacher Gray is very gentle, tells great stories, and plays games with us. She is so nice to us, mommy can you please not send Teacher Gray away?” Willow spoke with a downcast emotion.

Hope Williams composed herself, children are simple-minded; Grace Gray’s deceit could have fooled her, so it was not surprising Luke and Willow couldn’t see through her.

Returning to her room, Hope Williams sat on the sofa in deep thought, her elbow propped on the armrest, hand supporting her cheek, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed, pondering something unknown.

Waylon Lewis came in, walking on the soft carpet towards her, and brought the lost-in-thought woman into his embrace.

Surrounded by his familiar scent, Hope Williams came back to her senses, relaxing into his arms.

“What are you thinking about?”