Chapter 16

She pouted, “You won’t let me learn? Fine. I’ll get Dad to sign me up. One day, I’ll totally crush you–and don’t jealous!”

you dare get

I knew Yvonne was a gifted kid who picked things up quickly. But jealous? Not at all. I was already ready to cut ties with her. Soon enough, I wouldn’t be in her life anymore.

That afternoon, she stuck to me like glue. While I was in class, she napped nearby. When I practiced violin, she played games, looking bored out of her mind.

Later, I asked if she wanted to go visit her grandma, and she lit up, practically jumping at the offer.

I called Sally. She was over the moon and immediately had the servants prepare Yvonne’s favorite mini cakes and yogurt.

“Grandma!” Yvonne darted into Sally’s arms.

“Oh, sweetie. Look how tall and gorgeous you’ve gotten.” Sally cupped Yvonne’s face, covering it with kisses.

and told Sally, “I’ve got dinner plans

running around a lot lately. Prepping

going out to eat.

no mother–in–law would be thrilled to

“haven’t I told you? Kids shouldn’t interrupt adult

stuck out. She buried herself

She looked at me seriously and warned, “I don’t care who you befriend. But don’t you dare make friends

day, those words would’ve crushed me. I’d have freaked out, doubting myself and wondering if I’d messed Then I’d clamp down and act “proper” to keep everyone else satisfied.

I’d never done anything improper, she seemed pretty

Holcomb residence, I swung by to pick up

handled that day. She got more fired up by the minute, cursing guys for

let her

sleeve and grinned, “Guess

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