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

nothing, Mommy. Am I supposed to go to

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

that she'd just been staying with Violet this whole time, without anyone taking her to

drop me off. I've had a month off. Can I

of going to school filled her with dread-playing

enough to go to class.

someone else in

fell; she knew what

"Oh."

way every time. If a

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

stormed into her room and

lingered outside for a while before

Gwyneth, upset, refused to

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