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 tonight. Yvonne can stay

been running around a

up loudly. “Mom’s always going out to eat. She even had lunch

was still a Holcomb, and no mother–in–law would be thrilled to see her daughter–in–law always running

shooting her a warning glance, “haven’t I told you? Kids

buried herself in

clearly overthought things. She looked at me seriously and warned, “I don’t care who you befriend. But don’t you dare make friends with the wrong crowd. The Holcomb name’s on the line here. Don’t make trouble for

Then

Probably because I’d never done anything improper, she seemed pretty

leaving the Holcomb residence, I swung by to pick up

started ranting about the cases she’d handled that day. She got more fired up by the minute, cursing

just let her vent,

tugged at my sleeve

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