Chapter 835 Treat
"Jean, don't you realize that it was your mom's company that kept your dad's business afloat? Now that she's pulled out all her support, your dad's company is on the verge of collapse. We can't afford these luxuries right now.
"You should save up for your future. You'll need money when you get married, and your dad has been stressed out over work lately. Let's just be practical, okay?" Amelie said, her tone clipped.
The moment Jean heard that they couldn't buy the shoes, her heart sank.
"But these shoes aren't even that expensive! They're just a few thousand dollars. Does my dad really not have that much to spare? Is it because my parents are divorced now that you feel free to treat me this way?"
Jean's eyes bore into Amelie, filled with hurt and confusion. Deep down, she understood everything; she just didn't want to face it.
Amelie furrowed her brow, a flicker of coldness crossing her gaze as she watched Jean's disappointment. She knew exactly what the girl was thinking.
Putting on a wounded expression, she said, "Jean, is that what you really think? That my previous kindness was all a facade?"
Jean's silence spoke volumes. She looked down, her eyes clouded with sadness. "Amelie, that's not what I meant. It's just that your attitude towards me has changed. You used to treat me like your own daughter, indulging me and showering me with love. But today, you've made me feel so let down."
Jean understood everything clearly, but she hated the strict control her mother imposed on her.
She longed for a life filled with enjoyment rather than constant striving. She mused, "We were already wealthy—why do we need to hustle for more?
Why should I work hard when I'd rather enjoy the life I want?
Now that Dad's company has lost Mom's support, I can't shop like I used to.
Mom may have been strict about my studies, but when it came to spending, she never held back.
She even made sure I had the latest fashion every season."
As these thoughts swirled in her mind, fear gripped Jean's heart. What if Lily really didn't want her anymore?
Mark hardly paid her any attention.
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