Chapter 43

“Why’d you show up today?” Catherine grumbled discontentedly, pausing before seemingly noticing Mandy’s companion for the first time. “Oh, Summer’s here too, huh?” Her lone was laced with a hint of dismissiveness.

Summer’s expression stiffened momentarily, but she managed a smile and greeted, “Hey, Grandma,”

“How come I can’t come over? Are Summer and I strangers now and not supposed to be here or something?” Mandy was almost amused by her own mother’s Irritation.

“Why didn’t you at least give me a call before dropping by?” Catherine muttered under her breath. She wouldn’t have invited Mira over today if she’d known Mandy was bringing Summer.

*Summer went out of her way to pick up some nice things for you, and you’re acting like you don’t even want to see her. Mom, can we not play favorites so blatantly?”

Mandy felt like Mirabella utterly bewitched her mother, who showed such coldness to her own flesh and blood. It was like she was beyond saving.

showed much affection for Mira either!” Catherine snapped back with a hint of

argue about it. I just hope you can treat us equally,

argue with you? You came in here all accusatory, ruining a perfectly

interjected with a smile, “Mom, didn’t you buy Grandma a beautiful emerald jewelry

arm through Catherine’s, “Don’t

With Su

to allow herself to be

flatly rejecting the offer. “At my

no choice but to respect her wishes, Summer reluctantly placed the jewelry back in the box.

gaze fell on Mirabella, who was lounging in an armchair nearby, idly fiddling with her phone. Catherine’s eyes softened unconsciously as she said, “Mira, why don’t you take a look at this

off guard, Mirabella looked up,

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