Chapter 35 This Time, I Will Not Resign Myself to a Lesser Fate for Other People's Future

Mrs. Bennet adjusted her handbag while she moved her gaze slowly from Ziggy and back to Rachel.

Her brows were knitted in wretchedness. "Rachel, you know I hate people who break their promises, and you are that kind of person! What did I teach you when you were young? You should always keep your promises, but look at you now! You disappoint me!"

Upon hearing Mrs. Bennet's words, Rachel's heart froze.

This was her first time meeting her mother after five years, yet there was no morsel of concern or even a pretentious greeting.

The moment Mrs. Bennet saw her, all she did was condemn and blame her. She thought her mother would show her a little kindness and yearning, even a little bit will do...

Unfortunately, there were never any, to begin with.

Rachel scoffed in a faked indifference. "What are you talking about, Mrs. Bennet? I don't understand."

Mrs. Bennet was stupefied. "Rachel, what did you call me?"

"Mrs. Bennet, am I wrong to call you that?" Rachel asked.

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