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.

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

nothing, Mommy. Am I supposed to

finish before hanging up. Clearly, her plan had failed.

with Violet

sick, and Daddy doesn't have time to drop me off. I've had a month off. Can I please stay home

her

go to class.

busy, but surely someone else in the family could take Gwyneth

she knew what the answer

"Oh."

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 skip more and

if the Langford family had enough wealth to last generations, their children's

room and slammed

a while before

Gwyneth, upset, refused

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