Chapter 34

It was never like this with Violet. Whenever Gwyneth wanted something, all she had to do was tell Violet, who would either ask Daddy for it or simply buy it for her herself.

But here with Mommy, there were too many rules. Gwyneth just wanted to have

fun.

She clutched her phone, thinking Victoria hadn't noticed, and slipped away to a quiet corner to whisper with McNeil.

"Daddy, are you still at Violet's place?"

Hearing his daughter's voice, McNeil's irritation with Victoria softened a little. He answered gently, "Yes, I am."

"Can I come over too?"

But McNeil didn't agree. "Violet's not feeling well. You should stay home with your mom. I'll come back once I've made sure Violet is settled."

Gwyneth pouted, unhappy about being left out. McNeil hurriedly reminded her to listen to Victoria at home and then ended the call.

did Daddy say?" Victoria noticed that her daughter's face had scrunched up in disappointment.

I supposed to go to preschool

up. Clearly, her plan had failed. Victoria

young that she'd just been staying with Violet this whole time, without

and Daddy doesn't have time to drop me off. I've had a month off. Can

filled her

to go to class.

might be busy, but surely someone else in the family could

face fell; she knew what

"Oh."

to her room, her spirits low. Victoria understood her disappointment, but as a mother, she couldn't let Gwyneth get her way every time. If a child didn't learn discipline or go to school regularly, she'd soon be asking to

wealth to last generations, their children's education couldn't

and slammed the door behind

for a while before

upset, refused

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