From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent

Chapter 312

Chapter 312

Chapter 312

The maid spoke up, "Miss Ellie said she went back to her room to read."

Edna frowned, "I'm here, that's enough. You can leave now! Oh, and call Darleen for me, will you?"

The maid nodded and then left the kitchen.

Soon, Darleen arrived, clearly annoyed, "Mom, what do you want? The SATs are coming up, and I need to study..."

"Smack!"

Before Darleen could finish her sentence, Edna had slapped her hard across the face.

It all happened so fast.

Darleen was stunned.

Her cheek stung fiercely as she looked at Edna in disbelief, "Mom! Why did you hit me? What did I do wrong?"

Edna's expression was stormy, "Who gave you permission to leave? Didn't I tell you to keep an eye on the stew?"

"I only stepped away for a moment!" Darleen felt wronged, "Is that really necessary? I'm your own daughter! You hit me over some stew? What's the use of being so good to that old lady? She still hasn't accepted you into the family!"

Darleen was gearing up for her SATS.

Darleen was aiming for a spot

topper, she had to be among the top three

off, she couldn't

to the bathroom for what seemed like ages, and Darleen, anxious not to waste precious study time, had asked one of the servants to watch the stove instead.

"Smack!"

her hand again,

up at Edna, her voice loud with indignation, "Just because you couldn't marry into the Lindsay family, you're taking it out on me? I'm your daughter! I'm not your punching bag!" Edna, trembling with anger, pointed to the

face with her hands, crying as she

Darleen's

sighed, feeling a mix of frustration

was a

too naïve

to Janet. Just as she stepped out, she turned back and headed to the third floor, to Darleen's room, and knocked on the door. Through the

clearly inside, but wouldn't

patience! I'm counting to three, and if you don't open this door, I'll have someone

"3, 2..."

she was about to say '1',

Darleen looked miserable.

Her eyes were swollen.

So was her face.

the

you still mad at

Darleen remained silent.

could she

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