The Kiss that Sparked it All

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Mara just gave a cold smirk. “What’s so tiring about it? No amount of hardship can compare to what you and Victoria have to endure. She’s got to juggle the choir and look after me, and I’m just dead weight. You and Victoria bear the brunt of it, that’s for sure.”

Victoria’s face soured. “If you’ve got an issue, we can talk in private. There’s no need for

these snide remarks.”

“Oh? I was just saying you and Dad are working hard, that’s all. Can’t I even say that? You sure like to butt in, don’t you? I already told you I won’t be your responsibility anymore. Can’t I even vent a little?”

Her fork listlessly poked at the food on her plate, and Elton, seeing this, tapped her plate sharply.

“Eat properly when you’re at the table. What’s with the attitude? Is there some beef between you two sisters? If there’s something to say, spit it out. No need for the passive-aggressiveness.”

With that said, the two girls fell silent once more.

On the way to school, they didn’t exchange a single glance, as if they were sworn enemies

all of a sudden.

by the

prosperity in all things. It is such a simple truth, yet why

never initiated

began to feel

was at fault, yet she didn’t apologize. Didn’t she have

for rehearsal. Distracted by Mar actions, she made

teacher may not have said it outright, but her looks were becoming decidedly less friendly.

don’t want to rehearse, just say so to the

with frustration, and Balfour’s condescending advice only made her feel more aggrieved. “The teacher hasn’t said

frowned. “The teacher might not have spoken, but aren’t her glares obvious enough? We’re all pressed for time here, and we can’t afford

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the whole batch ruined

the bad apple?” Victoria asked incredulously, pointing

the outcome is clear. Remember, you hold an important role