The Queen's Back

Chapter 357

Chapter 357

"Mona, sweetheart, just say sorry, okay?" Jane said gently, noticing that Mona was still quiet and sensing Bernard's displeasure growing.

"Fine, Grandpa, Grandma, Lapologize," Mona replied flatly.

Hearing Mona's apology, Bernard finally felt satisfied. He thought it was the right thing to do. Barbara was hurt, so Mona should apologize-even if Mona was his beloved granddaughter she should not be too headstrong. He hoped this would make Barbara feel better. Just as Bernard was about to say something to Barbara, he noticed Mona heading back into the kitchen.

Barbara, meanwhile, felt pleased when she heard Mona's apology. It had been worth the little injury-not only had it made everyone side with her, but it also slightly humbled Mona.

Among the group, most felt relieved when Mona apologized, but not Maxwell. He stared after Mona as she walked away. He looked at Barbara, thinking how odd it was that Mona had to apologize to, someone so hypocritical. It was Barbara's own fault, after all. Maxwell's annoyance with Barbara only grew, and a part of him even felt a sudden urge to beat Barbara, wondering why Mona was heading into the kitchen again. Soon, Mona returned from the kitchen, holding the small peeler concealed in her palm. No one even noticed what was in

her hand.

Mona walked straight to Barbara and stared at her coldly.

Barbara did not quite understand why, but a strange feeling of dread began to creep over her as she watched Mona approach, step by step. 'Why should I feel nervous? Mona is just coming to apologize to me!' Barbara thought.

At the thought of this, Barbara adjusted her expression, returning to her usual look of helpless innocence, waiting for Mona to offer her apology.

reached Barbara's side. Mona took Barbara's hand, which had been obediently resting on her lap. Without a second thought as to whether it was the injured one, with her other hand holding the peeler, Mona made a swift, forceful scrape across the back of Barbara's hand. A sharp

grabbed her hand, Barbara had a fleeting sense of impending trouble, but before she

can Mona have the guts to hurt me in front of everyone?' Barbara

voice was laden with a pitiful tone and tears rolled down

too long to have the guts to bully Barbara so openly. Just as Bernard was about to demand

gave a sincere "sorry," and

refuse. Since you all keep forcing me to apologize, I went ahead and did what Albert claimed I did before apologizing. Now look, it's bleeding. Yes, I was responsible for it. I've apologized already," Mona said with composure, directing her gaze at Albert. You wanted an

If it was not her mistake or responsibility, she would not apologize, no matter what anyone

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Chapter 357

How can you... Bernard was at a loss

apology she wanted, let's just leave it at that!" Maxwell pulled Mona to his side, knowing well that she was not someone to be filled with. The way she slapped Barbara during

and help Polly.

the blood on

Mona's personality was

the teacher would not believe

self-reflection. Jane still remembered that night-Emily was feeling extremely aggrieved, and during the Monday flag-raising ceremony, she had to read her reflection

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