KATHY"Mama"Anya jumped out of her chair, running towards the lady.The lady barely even reacted. I expect a warm reunion, a hug or a smile but nothing.She must be Natalia. Anya's mother. She was beautiful. Long dark hair that was probably dyed one too many times, I could see some blonde hair in the roots, blue eyes, perfect make-up, expensive clothes. Anya stopped just before she reached her waiting to be hugged by her mama. But Natalia only glanced down at her then walked past right her.My stomach twisted.She walked towards me, her gaze travelled from my head to my toe. Sizing me up. Judging me. "Who are you?" She asked again.Her accent was American, or at least she was trying very hard for it to be."Katherine Bishop" I responded lightly. "The tutor" she said, her tone making it sound like an insult.But I smiled politely. If I could deal with people like my stepsister, Iris, then I could deal with people like Natalia. "Yes, the tutor" I replied.She looked at me again, a
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