Vivian took note of her mother's instructions and braced herself through all sorts of situations since she was a child. Although she seemed to be a fragile little girl, she was, in fact, a stubborn little girl who had never once relied on others.
Little did Rachel know whenever Emma brought Vivian along with them for their trips, Vivian was never allowed to have fun.
There was one time when Emma bought Ashley an ice cream and refused to get Vivian one. Instead, she simply instructed Vivian to get an umbrella to shield them from the sun.
Naturally, Vivian refused to give in to her stepmother's demand.
In the end, Emma yelled at Vivian in the face, "Do you really consider yourself Ashley's sister? Your sister is exposed to the scorching sun, yet you're not willing to protect her? You're such a little b*tch!"
Whenever Vivian tagged along with them for a trip, she would be treated as though she was a maid. Vivian spent most of her time alone, admiring Ashley as she had all sorts of fun with Emma.
Snapping out from her memory, Vivian watched as Emma went on and reprimanded, "Are you serious, Vivian? We took care of you when you were young! Is this how you're going to repay us? Have you no shame at all? What about the expenses for your tertiary education? The Miller family was the one who footed the bill on your behalf! Do you think you'll make it in life without the Miller family? How could you forget those whom you are indebted to?"
"Vivian, you can't forsake the Miller family!
Otherwise, I'll commit suicide if anything were to happen to the Miller family!" Harvey warned Vivian.
Hearing their words, Vivian regretted being the beneficiary of the Miller family over the years. Others might deem her an unfilial and villainous woman should she refuse to do them the favor.
As she couldn't make up her mind just yet, Vivian lost herself in the process of thought. Suddenly, those from the Miller family fell silent and had their eyes glued to something behind Vivian.
Following their gaze, Vivian turned around and saw Finnick wheeling himself in on his wheelchair.
Even though Finnick was wheelchair-bound, it didn't seem to impact his majestic presence at all. In fact, it had become part of his identity as the almighty Mr. Norton.
From the moment he showed up, he had inadvertently become the most superior figure in the room.
Finnick surveyed the surroundings and noticed Vivian with her eyes brimmed with tears.
After Emma and Harvey exchanged glances, they were about to say something, but they hesitated due to Finnick's domineering presence.
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