Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 81

“What’s important is that you tried. You learned something in the process and improved yourself.”

Her smile grew even more gentle. “Besides, our Isabella is already outstanding.”

These were meant to be comforting words, but to Isabella, they were like needles piercing her skin.

Results don't matter?

The process is what’s valuable?

Excuses!

They were playing favorites!

Such blatant favoritism!

They just didn't want to bother with her!

Saying they treated her like family, that they would be fair—it was all lies!

They could shove a slacker like Serena into the National Research Institute, and even Mr. Harrison was gentle with her. Why couldn't they help her?

All they had to do was mention her name when they were pushing Serena through. Out of respect for the Lancaster family, Mr. Harrison’s attitude toward her today would have been completely different!

They just wanted to save all the resources for Serena.

Hatred churned inside Isabella, so intense it made her stomach turn, but her expression only grew more aggrieved. Large tears rolled down her cheeks, one by one.

She sobbed uncontrollably. “Mom… am I really that bad? Does Mr. Harrison just not accept students like me?”

She was trying to force Catherine to help her.

To help her the same way they helped that slacker Serena get in with Mr. Harrison.

But Catherine just hugged her, patting her back gently. Her voice was incredibly soft. “Silly child, of course you’re brilliant. Mr. Harrison not accepting you only means you two aren't the right fit. Your talent is undeniable.”

Bullshit!

Of course she knew she was talented.

“Mom…” Isabella anxiously grabbed Catherine’s hand, biting her lower lip, her eyes red.

She wanted to make Catherine stay, to stop her from going to Serena.

But Catherine just patted her hand and said softly, “Don’t cry anymore. Your eyes will get puffy, and you won’t look as pretty. Get some rest.”

The door closed.

The pitiful expression on Isabella’s face instantly twisted into a vicious snarl.

Favoritism!

Her mom was so obviously playing favorites!

Ever since Serena returned to this family, everyone has been biased toward Serena!

She grabbed a pillow and hurled it violently against the door.