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.

to make Edna proud, Darleen was aiming for a spot at

the national topper, she had to be among

the SATs not far off, she couldn't afford to

not to waste precious study time, had asked one of the servants to watch the stove

"Smack!"

raised her hand again,

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 door, "Go to your room

covered her face with her hands,

watched Darleen's

sighed, feeling a mix of frustration and

was a

naïve and

she turned back and headed to the third floor, to Darleen's room, and

but

counting to three, and if you don't

"3, 2..."

was about to say '1', the

Darleen looked miserable.

Her eyes were swollen.

So was her face.

on the desk, and locked the door

you still mad

Darleen remained silent.

she

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