The Kiss that Sparked it All novel 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.

Elton sighed, increasingly baffled by the minds of his daughters.

Peace in the family leads to prosperity in all things. It is such a simple truth, yet why is it so hard to achieve?

From that day on, Mara never initiated a conversation with Victoria.

Days passed, and Victoria began to feel restless.

It was Mara who was at fault, yet she didn't apologize. Didn't she have any feelings at all?