Reclaiming Her Heart

Chapter 436 Tearing the Painting

Catherine didn't expect Selena to do something so audacious, and scorn flickered in her eyes.

"It's good for her to taste hardship. It will prevent her from getting too arrogant with Grandad's indulgence, as if she can do as she pleases within the family."

The two of them enjoyed a pleasant teatime inside the villa, savoring tea and fruit.

Meanwhile, Selena stood out in the courtyard, the midday sun beating down mercilessly, the ground beneath her scorching hot.

Sweat rolled down her forehead.

September weather was typically the hottest.

After two hours, Selena's complexion had lost all color.

Ultimately, Mrs. Montague, concerned that Selena might faint and cause a scene that would reach Mr. Montague Sr and lead to another argument, came outside. Seeing Selena close to collapsing, she frowned. "You may go back. Learn your lesson. Don't speak out of turn," she said, essentially warning her not to gossip in front of Mr. Montague Sr.

and she

indeed learned her lesson-not to give away

Montague," she

glance. The servant knowingly reached for the painting in Selena's hand and

held a teacup, her demeanor

please me, it's no use. Raymond

her tone

"Mrs. Montague."

from the servant, her heart bleeding as she saw it completely split

painting was a heartfelt creation from her

what

on your grandson, either. I shouldn't have come today, making us both uncomfortable. From now on, you don't need to bother calling me over." Mrs. Montague thought

a chance to respond,

Bam!

to the ground. She patted her chest a few times before asking her servant

but not daring to repeat Selena's