She followed the man's instructions and dragged her tiny feet backward unhurriedly, they were stiffened on the ground but thankfully they still moved. She curled her palms on her gown as the man's feet came Into view.
"Now run. Don't look at me, not even a glance." Lexi nodded rapidly. Getting a glimpse of the man's feet close to hers, she takes it as a cue to swivel and flee. And she did it successfully without taking a glimpse at him.
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"Uncle Jones! Uncle Jones..." She cried softly as she ran toward him. Her body was trembling and with the look in the butler's eyes, she knew he knew she needed comfort.
Being hugged securely by the butler made her shaking body stop a little. The butler took her to her room since they needed seclusion.