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.

noticed that her daughter's face had scrunched

nothing, Mommy. Am I supposed to go

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

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

I've had

her with dread-playing was

go to class. You

busy, but surely someone else

knew what

"Oh."

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

wealth to last generations,

her room and slammed the door

a

upset, refused to

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