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.

had scrunched up in disappointment.

nothing, Mommy. Am I supposed

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

she'd just been staying with Violet this whole time, without anyone

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

her with dread-playing was so much more

go to class. You need

else in the family could take

knew what the answer would

"Oh."

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

wealth to last generations, their children's education couldn't just be

her room and slammed the door

lingered outside for a

upset,

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