The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 13

Charlotte smiled softly, picked up another piece of potato, and kept eating like nothing in the world could bother her.

“At least you’ll be able to get a community college diploma,” Elizabeth said gently. “If you ever get stuck, just ask Olivia. She was in the top five in the whole province on the last mock exam.”

Olivia perked up, proud as ever. “I’ll put together some easy practice questions for you. As long as you actually do them, hitting the minimum score should be a breeze.”

“With you around, I’m not worried,” Steven said, nodding with approval. “You’ve always been so sensible. Make sure to look after Charlotte.”

“I will,” Olivia promised, her eyes bright. She lifted her chin, glancing at Charlotte, waiting for some sign of jealousy.

But Charlotte just calmly sipped her soup, totally unbothered, barely even looking at them.

Steven’s patience wore thin. He frowned, voice tight with frustration. “Charlotte, we’re talking to you.”

Charlotte set her chopsticks down, dabbed her lips with a napkin, and finally looked up, eyes clear and cool. “Oh? Were you saying something?”

Steven stiffened, his anger barely contained. “You—”

“Charlotte, Dad’s talking about your school stuff,” Olivia chimed in, resting her chin on her hand and putting on an innocent look. “Pathfinder Academy isn’t the best, but with your grades, you might not even get in. Don’t be so picky.”

“You done?” Charlotte stood up, dusting off her hands. “If you are, I’m leaving.”

“You—” Steven was livid, feeling completely invisible.

Charlotte took a few steps, then paused and looked back, as if she might say something apologetic. Instead, she said, “The food’s too salty. Try less salt next time.”

Steven was left speechless.

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