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. Was McNeil really not letting Gwyneth go

Am I supposed to go to

Clearly, her plan had failed. Victoria

with Violet this whole time, without

off. I've had a month off. Can I please stay home tomorrow

her with dread-playing was so much

You're old enough to go to class. You

be busy, but surely someone else in

face fell; she knew what the answer

"Oh."

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 more,

enough wealth to last generations,

and slammed the door behind

lingered outside for a while

upset,

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