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.

make Edna proud, Darleen was aiming for a

had

off, she

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

"Smack!"

her hand again,

you're taking it out on me? I'm your daughter! I'm not your

face with her hands, crying as she

watched Darleen's

a mix of

a good kid,

too naïve and

the health stew into a thermos, planning to bring it to Janet. Just as she stepped out, she turned back and headed to the third floor, to Darleen's room, and knocked

inside, but wouldn't open

limit to patience! I'm counting to three, and if

"3, 2..."

as she was about to say '1', the

Darleen looked miserable.

Her eyes were swollen.

So was her face.

thermos on the desk, and locked

you still mad at

Darleen remained silent.

she not

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