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Chapter 5

As soon as Veronica cracked the door open, it was shoved forcefully from the outside. She narrowed her eyes, subtly stepping back to wedge herself against the door, blocking it from opening any further. She thought, Looks like my dad’s got a bad temper

Before Veronica could get a good look at who was on the other side, David’s voice came roaring from the hallway, laced with fury. Veronica, you brat How could you do this?

“You actually let your stepmother wait for you at the hotel lobby all day. Apologize to her now.”

David’s shouting echoed down the entire hallway, and Veronica furrowed her brows, lifting her gaze to meet the enraged David in front of her

“David, don’t be like this. I’m fine. Veronica is still young and just got back from the village. She doesn’t know better. Don’t scare her.” Linda said anxiously, pulling at David. But the lack of force in her action was only something Linda knew.

Veronica almost laughed out loud. Her expression remained indifferent as she casually leaned against the doorframe, her arms crossed as though it were none of her business.

David raised his hand, swinging it toward her. You ungrateful brat, I’ll teach you a lesson”

“David, no.” Linda tried to block him, but just as she did, she was yanked from behind, her blouse grabbed with enough force to pin her in place.

She was struck hard across the face, dazed, her ears ringing with the impact. She stood there in shock for a moment.

Linda thought, “Who am I? Where am I? Why am I the one who got slapped?

A flash of realization went through her mind, and she thought, ‘Right, I wasn’t planning to actually stop David, but Veronica must’ve grabbed my blouse from behind, forcing me to take that slap

“Vero–Linda turned her face, her eyes briefly filled with rage.

Veronica looked up and smiled, “Thanks, Linda.”

Linda held her swollen cheek, the words stuck in her throat and unable to come out. David, seeing his wife’s injured face, felt terribly sorry. He lowered his head. gently comforting Linda, but still shot a glare at Veronica, demanding that she apologize to Linda,

Veronica asked, her eyes sparkling with confusion. “Apologize Wasn’t it you who hit her? I may be your daughter, but why should I take responsibility for your mistake?”

David, fuming retorted, “You’re still talking back? If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have accidentally hit Linda”

Veronica replied, “Who knows? Maybe you think Linda is getting old, and now you have your sights set elsewhere. She paused, her gaze swerping over them before the corners of her lips curled into a wider smile.

Leaving the words unfinished stung more than if she had said them all, especially since Linda was the type to overthink things.

After Veronica’s subtle hint, Linda began to reflect on David’s actions over the past few days, growing increasingly suspicious and convinced that there was something more to David’s behavior.

“Davad-” Linda began.

David panicked. “Linda, don’t listen to Veronica’s nonsense. Don’t you ruthed explanation only made Veronica find it all the more amusing-

how much I love you?” he hurriedly tried to explain. But his

Veronica couldn’t understand why her mother, Claudia Weston, who was so outstanding, had ever fallen for David.

Veronica thought. It just proves that even the best of people can make mistakes. At least for me, I can’t imagine how Mom could have possibly fallen for Dad if she had been thinking clearly

And maybe Dad made the same mistake, falling for that commiving tramp Linda”

Linda, still holding her cheek, sobbed and ran off. David didn’t even bother to keep yelling at Veronica and rushed after Linda, saying. Linda, wait. I can explain. Landa

This couple, whose combined age was pushing a hundred, was still putting on a soap–opera scene right there in the hotel hallway.

6:37 PM P

Chapter 5

Veronica just found it unbearably annoying. But thankfully, they walked away, and the place was quiet again.

Bored, Veronica yawned before turning to head back to her room.

“Stop right there. Did I say you could leave? a sharp voice called out from behind her.

Veronica turned back slowly, glancing at the partially open doors to a few rooms. A smirk tugged at the comer of her lips. “What? Should I bow to you before 1 leave

Chloe stood with her hands on her hips, radiating arrogance. “Hell yeah. If you want to come back to our family, you’ll have to kneel and beg me.”

“What? Go back to your family? Beg you?” Veronica shot a glance at Chloe. I think you’re mistaken.”

Chloe was confused. Grace gently tugged at Chloe’s arm and spoke softly, Veronica, Chloe doesn’t mean any harm. She’s just not used to suddenly having an older sister.”

Veronica nodded, acknowledging that she understood..

Grace continued, “Thank you-

“Hey, Veronica, what did you mean by that? What did I misunderstand? Chloe interrupted Grace without hesitation.

Grace’s face fell, but she didn’t act as rudely as Chloe, She could only stand to the side, looking at Veronica with tear–filled eyes.

Grace hadn’t expected Veronica to completely ignore her. Veronica looked at Chloe with a smile and said each word clearly, “Let me correct you on two things. First, my mother is David’s first wife. Second, you’re the ones who begged me to come back.”

She paused and then continued in a sweet voice, “So, right now, it’s you who should beg me to go back. With that, Veronica turned decisively and slammed the door shut.

Chloe, almost knocked in the face by the door, was furious and raised her hand, ready to rush in. Grace grabbed her sleeve, softly urging, “Chloe, stop. People are watching.”

Though Grace comforted Chloe, she was secretly disgusted with her, Grace thought, If it weren’t for the sake of the Weston girls reputation, I wouldn’t bother stopping this idiot

After some convincing, Grace finally managed to get Chloe to leave. But from the door to the elevator, Grace’s smile was barely holding up, her discomfort growing with every set of eyes that lingered on them.

In the end, the W

Weston family’s attempt to cause trouble at the hotel ended with them leaving in defeat.

The next day, at Weston Manor, Mason heard about what had happened. Furious, he slammed his cup onto the floor. “That idiot David actually dared to lay a hand on Veronica. What an ungrateful brat.”

Sitting beside him, Colton spoke softly, “Dad, don’t get so worked up. Didn’t you hear what Simon said? My niece wasn’t the one being bullied. It was Linda who got slapped by David.”