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

Am I supposed to go to

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

been staying with Violet this whole time, without anyone taking her

have time to drop me off. I've had a month off. Can I please stay home

to school filled her with dread-playing was

old enough to go to class.

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

fell; she knew

"Oh."

Gwyneth get her way every time. If a child didn't learn

wealth to last generations, their

and slammed the door

lingered outside for a

upset,

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