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.

proud, Darleen was aiming for a

the national topper, she had to be

far off, she couldn't

waste precious study time, had asked one

"Smack!"

her hand

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 door, "Go to your room and think about what

covered her face with her hands, crying

watched Darleen's

sighed, feeling a mix of

a

naïve and

as she stepped out, she turned

clearly inside, but wouldn't

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

"3, 2..."

to say '1', the door

Darleen looked miserable.

Her eyes were swollen.

So was her face.

thermos on the desk, and locked the door behind

still

Darleen remained silent.

she not

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