"I…" Maria was dumbfounded. "Why wouldn't I care about how you feel? I'm telling you privately, aren't I? On top of that, I'm just telling the truth! You need to face reality! Do you want me to lie to your face and tell you that you're not fat?
“Do you want me to tell you that you're too thin and should eat more? Is that what Lily has been telling you? Only your family would be honest with you, and sometimes honesty is hard to swallow. However, you must know we're doing this for your good. Why would outsiders try and help you?"
Maria continued to persuade her niece, "Look at you. You've known her for a few days, and you're already saying hurtful things to your aunt. I think you should stay away from her. As your aunt, why would I try to hurt you?"
"I just said one thing, and you're already offended? Aunt Maria, your heart must be made of glass! All these years, you've been saying these nasty things to me. Why didn't you stop to think about how it'll hurt me?" Anatasia questioned coldly.
Then she turned around and said, "It's getting late, so maybe it's time to go home, Aunt Maria. After all, we're not making dinner tonight, and people like me shouldn't be eating. I can't let you suffer like that!"
"Tasia, why are you saying these things? Tasia, if your father hears about this…" Maria tried to threaten Anastasia with her father again. After all, he was the person she cared about and feared the most as a child.
However, before Maria could finish, Anastasia suddenly turned around and snapped, "Then you might as well repeat what you said to me to my dad. It's okay if you don't remember your exact words. I'll record it."
Again, Maria was rendered speechless. With just a few words, Anastasia had shut her down. Of course, Maria dared not repeat what she had said in front of Cameron. Those were things she could only say to Anastasia.
After all, she was just a child, while Maria was an elder. Maria, as an aunt, felt responsible for teaching this child since her mother had passed away very early on. However, she was well aware of Cameron's temper.
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