Chapter 57
Chapter 57
Tm ordering the most expensive items on the menu Amber declared , determined to eat her out of house and home .
It Sienna knew what Amber was thinking , she’d probably burst out laughing “ Eat me out of house and home ? Not even in a hundred lifetimes could you pull that off , Sienna wondered .
“ Okay ” Sienna said .
Sienna took Amber to an upscale restaurant , where Amber , without a hint of hesitation , immediately started ordering the most expensive dishes on the
Sienna watched Amber’s food preferences , recalling how she’d always loved seafood since childhood , and clearly , nothing had changed . Amber ordered one of every seafood dish on the menu .
After ordering the most expensive items on the menu , Amber shot Sienna a defiant look . “ Don’t think buying me dinner will make me forgive you . Not a chance . ”
Sienna replied with a gentle , indulgent smile , “ Alright , I know .”
Amber crossed her am
arms and lifted her chin haughtily . At least she knows her place , she thought .
“ Want my forgiveness ? Go slap Vivian , and then we’re even , ” Amber added .
Senna looked up from her phone , her eyes radiating the commanding presence of a born leader . One glance was enough to make anyone feel
intimidated .
Sienna fixed Amber with a stern look . “ Amber , do you truly not see your mistake ?
Amber flinched under Sienna’s piercing gaze , but jutted her chin defiantly and snapped , “ I didn’t do anything wrong . ”
Vivian totally deserves every bit of scolding . She’s such trash , Amber thought . ‘ She doesn’t even deserve to be related to me by blood ”
Sienna’s voice was firm and commanding . She looked Amber straight in the eye . “ No , you’re wrong , Amber . I don’t regret slapping you . Whether you forgive me or not , you crossed the line with your words . Do you understand that ? ”
Upon hearing Sienna’s cold , stern voice , Amber’s eyes instantly filled with tears again . Defiantly , she shouted back , “ Im not wrong .
“ Vivian is trash . She doesn’t deserve to be my family . She’s disgusting despicable . She hit Mom and even cursed at her .”
Sienna fett anger surging within her , but she forced herself to keep her temper in check . “ Amber , don’t you realize you’re making another mistake right
Sienna’s gaze hold not a trace of warmth , cold as an arctic wasteland , piercing enough to freeze someone to death on the spot .
Amber’s heart gave a sudden jolt , her face paling with fear . She didn’t dare say another word .
“ Amber , do you even know your mother’s name ? ” Signna demanded , her voice cutting through the silence .
“ Amber faltered , suddenly at a loss for words . Ten years ago , her father brought Linda home , claiming she was Amber’s mother .
Linda had been so kind and caring that Amber truly believed she’d regained a mother’s warmth
Sienna’s voice was icy yet razor – sharp , her eyes glinting with cruelty . “ Amber , remember this . You have only one mother , Selina Bayer . If Lever hear you call anyone else Mom again , I won’t hesitate to slap you again . ”
Sienna’s words brooked no argument . Amber dared not retort , her eyes brimming with unshed tears as she bit down hard on her lower lip .
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Sienna’s lashes fluttered as she looked away , her tene softening . “ Amber , do you know ? When you were little and got kidnapped becs you w off , Mom took three stab wounds to the abdomen rescuing you .
“ She was drenched in blood , leaving crimson footprints in the snow as she dragged you to safely . You may not acknowledge me as your sister , but you can not deny your mother . ”
Amber’s eyes went vacant , lost in her thoughts . Absentmindedly , her arm knocked over her water , spilling it all across the table , Calmly , Sienna discreetly signaled for a waiter to clean up the mess ,
Amber remained lost in thought , the image of her mother’s gentle , white – clad figure surfacing in her memory , her hair lifted by the breeze , ethereally beautiful .
“ Amber , you’re so adorable . Promise me you’ll always stay this cute , okay ? ” a voice sounded .
Sienna continued sternly . “ I don’t know what happened between you and Vivian , Amber , but when you said those things , did you feel proud ?
“ Or were you humiliating your sister ? Or is this what you wanted to see , Vivian bullied , forced , empty – eyed and broken ? ”
Amber’s pupils contracted violently as images of Vivian being bullied flashed unbidden through her mind . No , I never wanted this to happen to be she thought , her hands trembling uncontrollably
“ Let’s eat first . When we get home , you’ll apologize to Vivian for what you said today Got it ? ” said Sienna ,
Amber sulked , in no mood to apologize to Vivian because she absolutely couldn’t stand her ..
The next second , Sienna’s voice rang out again , gentler this time . “ Only good girls admit when they’re wrong and make amends . Say you’re sorry , and take you out for some fun this weekend . ”
Amber’s eyes instantly brightened at those words . The slight pout still playing on her lips betrayed her lingering petulance
“ Fine , just for you . What’s the big deal about saying sorry ? I’ll just pretend I’m pitying her , ” Amber murmured .
Sienna smiled faintly , “ Dig in now . ”
Sienna brought Amber back , which inexplicably annoyed Jocelyn . Forcing a sweet smile , she said , “ Amber , you’re back . Let me check . ”
Amber instinctively started walking toward Jocelyn , but halfway there , she hesitated and turned back to look for Sienna , only to find her already heading upstairs .
Jocelyn noticed Amber staring at Sienna , a shadow of malice flashing in her eyes . “ That little bitch , she thought venomously .
Jocelyn continued , “ Amber , where did you go just now ? I really wanted to come find you , but you know how the rain always makes my joints ache , so
had to rest .
“ And Sienna , honestly . What was she thinking , hitting you for no reason ? That was completely unacceptable . Since she made you unhappy , why don’t we just ignore her from now on , hmm ? ”
Jocelyn reached out and ruffled Amber’s hair, flashing her a bright , almost triumphant smile as she spoke .
Listening to Jocelyn’s words , Amber felt an inexplicable tightness in her chest . Should I really ignore Sienna ? ” she wondered . I guess should do the
same .
Jocelyn watched the obedient girl with immense satisfaction , her smile smug
Jocelyn sneered inwardly . So what if you ran out desperately searching for Amber , Sienna ? With just one word from me , I can turn her into your memy in
an instant
“ Sienna , you’re back ? ” Vivian was reading when she saw Sienna walk in . Instantly , she jumped up , ran over , and wrapped her arms around Sienna’s arm ,
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“ Sienna , Lana told me you went to see Amber ? ” Authe
er ? As she spoke , Vivian looked up at
at her . Sienna gave a firm and in response
“ Has she come back yet ? ” Vivian pressed further .
Sienna said , “ She’s back . I’ll make sure Amber apologizes to you in a hit. ”
“ Okay , ” Vivian murmured .
Vivian fell a stab of disappointment , obsession Bickering in her eyes . “ Amber , why did you have to come back ? lapdog ? Then stay their lapdog forever , and keep your distance fromus . Sienna belongs to me
“ Linda
just said Dad was hospitalized . She went to visit him at the hospital . Sienna , should we go too ? ”
Vivian said .
Sienna ruffled her hair gently . “ Do you want to go . Vivian
it you just Jocelyn and Linda’s
Vivian shook her head . “ No. ” She’d long since lost faith in this father of hers . He was nothing but a willfully blind fool who kept hurting her
Good riddance that he’s hospitalized . Best if he stays there for weeks and never comes back , Vivian wondered
“ If you don’t want to go , that’s fine , Vivian Sienna said gently . “ Whatever happened between you and Amber before , I won’t allow any fight
“ Remember , you’ll always be sisters . She’s still young and naive . Try to be more patient and look out for her , okay ?
Vivian’s heart lurched . ‘ Amber must’ve poisoned Sienna’s ears against me , she fumed . Typical Amber , back for a few minutes and already spreading la How utterly vile ,
“ Sienna , understand . Tonight , I’d like to visit Anya , ” said Vivian
“ Alright then , why don’t you take Lana with you ? ” Sienna suggested .
Vivian offered a gentle smile . “ No need , Sienna , ” Vivian said softly . “ I can manage on my own . ”
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