CHAPTER 29: The younger sister's contempt

NARRATIVE

"Oh Scarlett, I see you're dressed for work already." Scarlett stopped midway her walk down the stairs on hearing Harriet's words. She looked down at her supposed stepmother, who had just walked out of the kitchen and had a happy grin plastered all over her face.

Of course it's fake, Scarlett could tell. She just stared at Harriet with an unconcerned expression. Scarlett couldn't even fake that she cares about this woman who shortened her mother's life and ruined her biological family.

On seeing Scarlett wouldn't say a word to her, Harriet immediately added.

"I prepared breakfast for everyone today, please come down to the dinning room let's eat as the lovely family we are." Scarlett felt greatly irritated by her hypocrisy but she kept on a calm but unconcerned expression.

"You don't have to worry about me today. I can't afford to be late at the office so I'll skip." She said and continued her elegant walk down the stairs.

"That can't be helped then. I did