The Queen They Buried

Chapter 261

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Maybe it was the pressure from Aubree, but Carmen did really well in her art exams. She had talent all along, and this time she performed beyond expectations. Carmen could have easily gotten into Rithol Art School on her own merit–if she had not stirred up so much trouble before.

But unfortunately, she had already been blacklisted by Rithol Art School.

Ever since Carmen made a solemn vow to Ronald, she had been working tirelessly–from the moment she left the hospital right up until the SAT.

Looking back on the SAT, Carmen thought confidently, ‘My scores are definitely Rithol Art School material.

Upon hearing the news, Alice was overjoyed. She rushed back from abroad overnight, feeling she finally had something to boast about

Alice said with a proud smile, “Aubree doesn’t know what’s good for her–she switched to academic subjects for a whole year. Even if she used to get good grades, there’s no way she could’ve scored higher than you, Carmen.

could hold a candle to you. I even asked around–your scores put

could not care less about how Carmen did on her SAT. At most, Ronald would ask to be sure she could get

thought, ‘Did Mom and Daxton really forget that Aubree not only won the International Mathematics Competition, but that Carmen

contest?

could Carmen ever measure up

ruin the moment. Deep down, though, he

“I was wrong before. I was too impatient—terrified you’d think I wasn’t as good as Aubree and would abandon me…” She lowered her eyes, her gaze turning somber. “I did things I shouldn’t have, even brought trouble to our family. But now I’ve thought it through–Mom will always be my mom, and my brothers, too. I don’t need to be afraid anymore;

In their eyes, letting Carmen suffer such humiliation only proved once again that Aubree did

confession and self–blame moved them

her enough security that made

even returned home, Alice had already boasted to her circle of friends that Carmen would surely make a name for herself in Rithol City with her outstanding

thought to herself, ‘I’ll make sure Aubree sees this—leaving the Wilson family will be the biggest regret of

always been exceptional each more outstanding than the last–so everyone thought it must be

smart since she was a kid,”