Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 35

Serena's voice came from inside. "Come in, Mom."

Catherine went in cheerfully.

Isabella stood outside. The door closed without Catherine giving her a second glance.

Even through the wood, she could hear Catherine's happy laughter from inside the room.

Isabella clenched her fists, gripping the rejected jewelry box so tightly she nearly crushed it, her teeth grinding with rage.

"Treat us both equally," they said! "Even when Serena comes back, we'll treat you the same," they promised.

It was all lies!

Her mother was clearly on Serena's side!

Just you wait!

When my brothers get back, I'll show Serena what real favoritism looks like!

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That evening, at the dinner table, Serena was once again showered with profound love from her grandfather, father, and mother.

It was a good thing Serena had a healthy appetite.

An ordinary person might not have been able to withstand so much affection.

After dinner, Serena sat in the living room with Old Mr. Lancaster and her parents, listening as they eagerly asked questions about her past.

Her expression remained cool, but she was remarkably patient, answering every question.

"That's because Mom and Dad taught me well." Isabella then turned to Serena as if it were an afterthought. "What about you, Serena? I heard you went to school in the countryside, and then after you returned to the Wynns... you dropped out before finishing high school?"

At these words, her parents' faces fell, their brows furrowing slightly.

Isabella pretended not to notice and continued with a look of innocent concern. "Agnes, I don't mean anything by it. I was just thinking, if you want to go back to school, I can help you. After all, now that you're home, it would be embarrassing for Mom and Dad if outsiders found out you didn't even finish high school."

She knew the Lancasters had always placed great importance on education and ability. Their three sons, and she herself, were all expected to be at the top of their fields academically. Her parents would never approve of a country girl like Serena who hadn't even graduated from high school!

"Speaking of which... Serena, do you want to continue your education? If you do, just tell me which school you'd like to attend, and I'll make a call." Edward wasn't concerned about losing face; he was worried about Serena.

Now that Serena had returned to the Lancaster family, once the welcome banquet was held, she would inevitably be in the spotlight.

When people learned she was a Lancaster heiress, many would undoubtedly dig into her past, for one reason or another.