Chapter 136

Pretending not to understand, Stella ignored their words, occasionally snapping back when she'd had enough. She would never be like her foolish brother, drawn in by Beatrice's token displays of motherly affection, only to be used by her.

Because of this, Beatrice disliked Stella even more. Yet, unable to part with the valuable items in Stella's possession, Beatrice would scold her while also urgin