When ke and I got married, his father was really happy because the mess he’d made finally had a way out.[]
But ke’s mother was theplete opposite.[]
She’d never have a job or gotten get mixed up inpany’s business.]]
So she couldn’t care less about the benefits this marriage would bring the Prescotts.[]
All she knew was that I’d been crazy about ke for a really long time.[]
But ke didn’t like me back.[]
In her mind, marrying me meant her son was getting a raw deal.]]
I don’t like beating around the bush.[]
But I’m good at sensing whether people mean well or not.[]
I still remember how ke’s mother looked at our wedding–she was smiling, but her eyes weren’t.[]
And that meaningful reminder she gave me:[]
“Victoria, now that you’re married, you’re family. ke’s so busy with work–you need to learn to take care of him. Don’t leave everything <i>to </i>the household staff.“]]
Looking back, she was probably trying to set some ground rules for me. Too bad I didn’t get it then.[]
I just thought my mother–inw didn’t like me.
Over these six months of marriage, every time ke and I went back to the Prescott family home for dinner, his mother wouldpare me to Amber.
The message, directly or indirectly, was always the same:[]
So what <b>if </b>you’re a rich girl? When ites to winning people over, you can’t evene close to what Amber can do.[]
Before<b>, </b>I’d <b>just </b>smile and let it slide because of ke.<b>[</b><b>] </b>
But now she still thinks she can pull that fucking mother–inw act with me? I swear I’ll make her regret it![]
When ke’s parents showed up, I was still taking my afternoon nap<b>.</b>]
Dad had gone back to the office, so their purpose was pretty obvious.[]
They wanted to smooth things over with me and make this whole mess go away.[]
Dragging my feet getting ready, I finally came downstairs. ke’s parents had been sitting in the living room for a full twenty minutes.]
Chapter <b>8</b><b>. </b>
After ke’s brother died, both his parents seemed to age ten years overnight.[]
But ever since Amber found out she was pregnant, they’d both gotten this sudden burst of energy, like they’d been given a shot of adrenaline.
So even from far away, I could see the annoyance on ke’s mother’s perfectly maintained face.[]
“Such bad manners! We’ve been here forever and she still won’te down!“]
“I knew it would be–no mother around to teach her any …“]
“Shut your mouth!“]
I heard every single word ke’s mother said.]]
Knowing they weren’t here with good intentions, I let out a coldugh and made a point of stepping heavier.]]
Hearing the sound, ke’s father jumped right up and grabbed his wife’s arm.]
She looked so unwilling, and honestly? I thought the whole thing was ridiculous.[]
“So what do you want?“]]
<b>It </b>wasn’t that I was being rude by not greeting them.]]
<b>I </b>just knew exactly what kind of person ke’s mother was.
If I even looked like I was backing down a little, she’d totally walk all over me.[]
She’d think she could control me.]]
“Who <b>do </b>you think you’re talking to?! Can’t you even address us properly?!“]
ke’s mother had given the Prescott family two sons. In their household, she was basically treated like royalty.[]
<b>So </b>she’s used to being spoiled. Even the tiniest thing that doesn’t go her way, and she flies off the handle.
<b>I </b>let out a mockingugh and said tly:]
<b>“</b><b>Mr. </b>Prescott, Mrs. Prescott–what can I do for you?“]
ke’s mother shot me a furious re at once. Knowing she wouldn’t say anything helpful, his father quickly gave her a warning look:]
“<b>If </b>you can’t help, then at least don’t make things worse!“]
Maybe they’d discussed this beforehand, because even though ke’s mother was almost breathing heavily with anger, she knew to finally calm down.]
“Victoria, ke filled me in on what happened–How about this?”
ke’s dad studied my face. When he saw I wasn’t giving an inch, he went on cautiously:]
Sudmalies!
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ce was totally not right. We didn’t consider your feelings. I can understand why you’re upset, nd Amber absolutely do not have the kind of rtionship you’re thinking!“]]