The Kiss that Sparked it All

Chapter 2596

Mara just gave a cold smirk. “What’s so tiring about it? No amount of hardship can compare to what you and Victoria have to endure. She’s got to juggle the choir and look after me, and I’m just dead weight. You and Victoria bear the brunt of it, that’s for sure.”

Victoria’s face soured. “If you’ve got an issue, we can talk in private. There’s no need for these snide remarks.”

“Oh? I was just saying you and Dad are working hard, that’s all. Can’t I even say that? You sure like to butt in, don’t you? I already told you I won’t be your responsibility anymore. Can’t I even vent a little?”

Her fork listlessly poked at the food on her plate, and Elton, seeing this, tapped her plate sharply.

“Eat properly when you’re at the table. What’s with the attitude? Is there some beef between you two sisters? If there’s something to say, spit it out. No need for the passive-aggressiveness.”

With that said, the two girls fell silent once more.

On the way to school, they didn’t exchange a single glance, as if they were sworn enemies all of a sudden.

sighed, increasingly baffled by the minds of

to prosperity in all things. It is such a simple truth, yet

never initiated a

Victoria began to feel

yet she didn’t apologize. Didn’t she have any feelings

went to school for rehearsal. Distracted by Mar actions, she made

said it outright, but her looks were becoming decidedly less friendly.

the break, Balfour approached her unexpectedly. “If you don’t want to rehearse, just say so to the teacher. Don’t let your personal issues

her feel more aggrieved. “The teacher hasn’t said

not have spoken, but aren’t her glares obvious enough? We’re all pressed for time here, and we can’t afford to waste it because

wants the whole batch ruined