Althea’s sharp words and defiant stance made Griffin, standing next to Luci Pearl, scowl with obvious displeasure. Just as Luci Pearl had warned, Althea was indeed a law unto herself.“You expect me to apologize to them? On what grounds?” Althea’s eyebrow arched, her annoyance clear. “Who are you to demand that from me? Perhaps I should remind you how your family treated me in the past?”“Althea, that’s ancient history! What’s done is done—why dig it up again?” Luci Pearl’s voice wavered as Althea began to bring up old wounds.“I’m just asking you to apologize after arguing with our parents like that today. Is that too much?” Althea’s patience had run out. Her expression hardened, her piercing gaze locking onto Luci Pearl.Feeling the intensity of Althea’s stare, Luci Pearl instinctively leaned closer to Griffin for protection.“Luci Pearl, watch your words. Before you speak of me, consider whether I might slap you,” Althea warned, her voice ice-cold.Luci Pearl pressed her lips toget
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