The Queen's Back

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.

to whether it was the injured one, with her other hand

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

grievances were all too real, mixed with a deep anger. 'How can Mona have the guts to hurt me in front of everyone?' Barbara thought in shock. However, with Bernard and the others watching, she knew she could not even call

laden with a

clear now that Mona had indeed been spoiled for far too long to have the guts to bully Barbara so openly. Just as Bernard was about to demand that Mona apologize to Barbara once more, Mona's icy gaze held

a sincere "sorry," and followed up with

anything wrong. You all insist I apologize but I 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.

not apologize, no matter what anyone said. But if they all insisted so much on an apology, then fine-she would give

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Chapter 357

Bernard was at a loss

that!" Maxwell pulled Mona to his side, knowing well that she was not someone to be filled with. The way she slapped Barbara during their engagement party was enough evidence. Mona's beautiful and bold attitude

go to the kitchen and help Polly.

the blood on the back of Barbara's hand. She carefully cleaned

that Mona's personality was very similar to

no matter how much Emily explained, the teacher would not believe her. Eventually, Jane was called into the office. Jane was shocked to hear about the cheating accusation against Emily but did not know what to say since

and had to write a 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 in front