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The family entered Theron Manor to find Nathan and Clara already waiting at the dinner table.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The air was rich with the aroma of various dishes, and Clara was practically salivating. Still, she resisted the urge to sneak a taste-her grandparents hadn\u2019t joined them yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In Clara\u2019s world, good things were meant to be shared. Besides, Scarlett had explained that her irritating younger cousin was coming over as a guest. However much Clara disliked her, she understood guests deserved basic respect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cClara, your cousin\u2019s here,\u201d Diana announced as she seated Vanessa beside Clara. \u201cCome say hello.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though annoyed, Clara bit back her feelings and mumbled, \u201cHi, Vanessa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa turned with a glare, muttering under her breath \u201cUgly fatty.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara caught the insult and shot back through gritted teeth, \u201cCrybaby.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then Henry entered and saw his granddaughters whispering together. A warm smile spread across his face-they seemed to be getting along so well.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only Scarlett and Violet knew the truth-these two children couldn\u2019t stand each other.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When everyone took their seats, Scarlett found herself separated from Vanessa. Clara had pulled Scarlett down beside her, leaving Vanessa wedged between Clara and Diana.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nathan maintained his stoic expression, offering no greeting. But Scarlett understood her brother well-the fact that he\u2019d waited for their return before eating spoke volumes about his quiet care for her. He simply wasn\u2019t one to show emotion openly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As dinner progressed, Diana selected a plump shrimp for Vanessa. \u201cTry this shrimp, dear. It\u2019s quite delicious.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa stared at the shrimp in her bowl, nose wrinkling in distaste. \u201cGrandma, don\u2019t you use a serving fork here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana froze momentarily, embarrassment flashing across her face before she quickly replaced Vanessa\u2019s bowl with a clean one. \u201cOf course, dear. Grandma will use a serving fork from now on.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara overheard the picky remark and clenched her small fists, barely containing her\u00a0<\/p>\n
anger.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Scarlett gently pressed Clara\u2019s hand and whispered, Just eat, Clara.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing the tears glistening in Scarlett\u2019s eyes, Clara felt a bang of sadness and reluctantly obeyed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa\u2019s presence turned the meal into anything but peaceful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though Nathan clearly disliked Vanessa, he kept his temper in check. Henry and Diana remained silent with bowed heads, while Violet made repeated attempts to encourage Vanessa to eat more.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Accustomed to being indulged, Vanessa continued her stream of complaints.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandma, don\u2019t you cat caviar? That\u2019s what\u2019s really fres\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThese shrimp are actually quite dirty-they have parasies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt home, someone always peels my shrimp for me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThese grapes aren\u2019t fresh at all. They\u2019re much too sweel like they\u2019ve been soaked in syrup.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis meat is so tough-it\u2019s like chewing rocks.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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The criticisms kept coming until Diana finally stopped responding, simply bowing her head as silent tears began to fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Henry noticed Diana\u2019s distress and was about to intervee when Clara suddenly stood up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Scarlett rose first, having reached her limit. She marched over, lifted Vanessa from her chair, and declared, \u201cIf you\u2019re not hungry, then it\u2019s time for you to wash up and go to bed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her tone left no room for argument-sharp and uncompromising.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vanessa struggled violently, but Scarlett held firm, carrying the kicking girl upstairs despite her protests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re a horrible mother! I\u2019m telling Dad you hit me and bullied me and wouldn\u2019t let me eat! I\u2019ll make him send you away! Hmph!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett stormed up the steps and slammed the bedroom door shut behind them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Faint but sharp words drifted downstairs. \u201cVanessa, did ever teach you to speak to elders like this? Do you think you can do whatever you want just because I usually go easy on you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the dining room, Diana\u2019s quiet sobs grew louder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Clara went to her grandmother, wrapping her in a warm hug. \u201cDon\u2019t be sad, Grandma. None of this bothers me. You\u2019re the best grandma in the world. I love you mest.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As she spoke, she gently wiped away Diana\u2019s tears, which only made Diana cry\u00a0<\/p>\n
harder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Nathan slammed his fork on the table and stood abruptly, clearly intending to give Vanessa a piece of his mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Violet, seeing his fury, quickly grabbed his arm and looked up pleadingly. \u201cThat\u2019s enough. Let Scarlett handle her own child. She knows what she\u2019s doing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Upstairs, Vanessa sat stiffly on the edge of the bed while Scarlett stood before her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Having released her anger, Scarlett now felt regret washing over her. However poorly Vanessa behaved, she was still just a child-her child.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Scarlett moved to embrace Vanessa, but as she leaned in Vanessa shoved her away violently,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t want you as my mother anymore!\u201d Vanessa screamed. \u201cYou\u2019re terrible! Get out! Just get out!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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