NovelEnglishChapter 26 It was all because he helpedup when I fell, gavea band-aid, and askedif it hurt when I was 16.
I swallowed the bump in my throat, pushing down all my wealmess.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was fine Everything was fine now. I no longer expected anything from them. Knowing they didn't lovemeant that i didn't have to love them either. Without those burdens, I delt much lighter My graduation banquet was scheduled for three days later, in the days leading up to it, Jack and tvy spared no expense on me.
by arranged for the best skincare specialist in Yardville to pamperfor neo days straight. Then, she tookto get my hair done, my nails done, and so on. She was determined to make every part oflook perfect.
The night before the banquet, the custom-made dress Jack had ordered forarrived. It was a champagne- colored princess dress. Its hem was adorned with tiny diamonds.
I tried it on, and it was beautiful, a blend of pure innocence and subtle sensuality, I didn't feel much about it, but everyone aroundkept saying how gorgeous I looked. Even Jack remarked, "My daughter is like a fairy on Earth." I glanced at him just in tto catch Elene glaring atwith jealousy in her eyes, I looked back at her and found it amusing.
I smiled at her and asked, "Elene, does this dress look good on me?! I shouldn't have asked her as it triggered her immediately. "Evelyn, the only thing you've got going for you is your looks. What are you so proud of?" "Proud that I look like a goddess? A fairy on Earth?" I smiled sweetly, lifting the hem of my dress and twirling around. "Isn't it just stunning? Are you seething with jealousy? Elene's voice grew louder, her face flushing red with anger. "Jealous of you? What is there to be jealous of? You're just a pathetic girl, unloved by your father and mother.
"If it weren't for your lucky break, scoring second in Yardville, do you think you'd have this moment?" Her words didn't affect me, but they sure made Jack and tvy anxious.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJack quickly scolded her "Elene, what nonsense are you spouting?" Ivy quickly grabbed her and tried to drag her upstairs. "Eve, don't listen to what Elene says. She's just a kid with no filter. I'll go discipline her right now." what did I say that was wrong? Elene, like a fool, tried to keep going. "You all clearly Before she could finish, Ivy covered her mouth. But even with her mouth covered, she struggled, chatly wanting to spill everything.
Iraised an eyebrow, and jack cursed, "What a brainless idiot!"
"Dad, it's not right to talk about her like that. I pointed to who the people m standing nearby who had delivered the dress. "And we have guests here."
As soon as I finished speaking, I saw the muscles in Jack's face twitch slightly. Then, as it flipping a switch, he smiled and said, "Alright. The dress fits, so you all can head out now. Thank you for your hard work" With that, he had the buller escort them out. Meanwhile, by had dragged Elene back to her room and locked the door before she let go of her
Flene started trying. "Mom, why didn't you letfinish? Evelyn is just an stepping stone. Why are you all propping her up so much and letting her lord overlike this?"
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