Another day ended on a sour note.
Upon learning what Beauty had been through, the Marson family matriarch doted on her even more.
Suddenly, all fingers were pointed at Emily.
Her previous arrogance gradually fizzled out, replaced by a sullen silence before she stormed out, slamming the door behind her.
Beauty remained quiet the entire way back.
To her, both her grandfather and Lucas had shown her kindness.
She was the kind of person who repaid both favors and grudges in kind.
As for Emily—even if Beauty didn't seek revenge, the woman would probably keep coming after her anyway.
Once she got her diploma, she'd sever all ties with the Marson family for good.
Then she'd stay far away from them—out of sight, out of mind.
All these troubles would vanish like smoke in the wind.
Lucas saw right through her thoughts, his lips curling slightly.
"Stop overthinking it.
With me here, you've got nothing to worry about.
