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.

say?" Victoria noticed that her daughter's face had scrunched up in disappointment. Was McNeil really not

I supposed to

her finish before hanging up. Clearly, her plan had failed. Victoria frowned slightly. "You haven't been going to

that she'd just been staying with Violet

I've had a month

going to school filled her with dread-playing was

enough to go to class. You need

but surely someone else in the

knew what the answer would

"Oh."

way every time. If a child didn't learn discipline or go to school regularly, she'd soon be asking to skip more and more, and before long, she'd resent school

Langford family had enough wealth to last

and

outside for a while before

upset, refused

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