Chapter 142
âDad, I'm home!â
No sooner had Ellinor spoken, Tracy, her stepmother, rushed over and stopped her at the entrance, feigr
Ellinor responded calmly. âAuntie Tracy, what's going on? Why's Dad mad?"
Tracy raised her voice on purpose. âYou upset your sister's new movie investor
yesterday, and your dad knows all about it! Ellinor,
I think it's better if you don't come home for the time being. Auntie Tracy is just looking out for you I'm
Ellinor quietly watched Tracy's act without a word. If this old woman really cared about her, she could'v
Only Amold would believe the sham Tracy was pulling
At that moment, Amoldâs irate voice came from inside, âIs that Ellinor? Get her in here now!"
Tracy, who had just been holding Ellinor back, turned around and ran back in to calm Arnold down.
âArnold, don't get angry, what's done is done Even if you lay into Ellinor today, it won't help Sheila reco
Tracy's attempt al pacification only made Arnold angrier. He picked up a nearby golf club, âI have to tec
Ellinor walked into the living room from the entrance, seeing her father Arnold, golf club in hand, read)
faced Tracy, and Sheila, sitting on the couch crying her eyes out, her body shaking, looking utterly wror
Seeing Ellinor; Arnold became even more enraged, yelling, âYou little witch, get over here and apologize
Ellinor asked, âI don't understand why you would hit me, Dad?"
âYou donât understand?â Arnold's voice rose in anger, âTell me, didnât your sister feel bad for you struggl
Ellinor frowned slightly and replied, âI guess so!"
Arnold continued his interrogation âSo how did you repay your sister?â
Ellinor answered earnestly: âOf course I work hard to show my appreciation to her!â
Arnold glared
at her, âWork hard? Have you been working hard? Your sister finally signed with a new company and g
Ellinor didn't deny it, âOkay, I admit that was my fault, but I didn't do it on purpose.â
Arnold raised the golf club in his hand, pointing at her angrily. âBecause of your mistake yesterday, you
Tracy choked up: âEllinor, you're really in the wrong this time! I know you
might feel a bit jealous seeing your sister outperform you, but you can't sabotage her
career over such a big deal!*