Chapter 27
Diana was the only one who knew how serious her leg injury was. However, after Yolanda set her bones, her ankle truly didn't hurt anymore.
Somewhat in disbelief, Yvonne looked at Diana. "Mom?"
Diana withdrew her gaze and told her calmly, "When the liniment arrives, bring it to my room. I'm covered in sweat, so I'm going to take a shower."
"Okay. Got it." Yvonne bowed her head in displeasure and revealed a hint of malice.
However, when she lifted her head, she looked as sweet and obedient as ever.
…
After Diana took a shower, she noticed the liniment had already been placed on her vanity.
She walked to the vanity, picked up the liniment to have a look, and then placed it in a cabinet.
Her left leg could move freely now, and she didn't need the liniment anymore.
Moreover, she was not at all fond of its smell.
"I didn't expect the education in juvie to be so comprehensive. After staying there for three years, the girl has learned some skills."
When Diana stopped talking to herself, a knock sounded from outside her bedroom.
"Madam."
"Come in."
When the housekeeper entered, Diana's customary dignified and haughty expression had returned to her face.
"Madam, I'm going to the supermarket. What do you plan to have for dinner?"
"I'll leave that to you." Diana gave a perfunctory answer.
With Harold still on his business trip, she didn't have much of an appetite.
The housekeeper nodded, and just as she was about to go out, Diana seemed to have thought of something and stopped her.
"Get some shrimp at the supermarket. We'll have shrimp scampi for dinner."
"Okay." The housekeeper closed the bedroom door and headed downstairs.
Diana sat before her vanity and started massaging skincare products into her skin. Still, she was somewhat distracted.
"I remember that the kid loved shrimp scampi when she was young. Her palate probably didn't change, right? I hope she'll actually get better. I'll be able to redeem some of my dignity when I bring her out then…"
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In the evening of the following day, Yolanda's father, Harold, came back from his business trip.
"Dad, you're finally back. I missed you so much while you were away for the last few days. Did you bring back any gifts for me and Mom?"
As per usual, Yvonne started endearing herself to Harold as soon as she saw him.
"I did. They're in the trunk. Tell Julia to go get them."
Harold was not in a good mood, so he didn't pay much attention to Yvonne.
Yvonne immediately noticed that Harold seemed upset, so she asked, "Dad, is something bothering you?"
Harold removed his jacket and leaned back into the couch wearily. "It's nothing. Where's your mom?"
"Honey, you're back!"
At that moment, Diana and Yolanda came down from upstairs one after the other.
Diana had called Yolanda to her bedroom and reminded her repeatedly about the things she had to pay attention to once school started. Oddly enough, she also gave Yolanda a bank card and told her that she would be given some allowance every month. This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.
Yolanda was well aware that Diana hadn't grown a conscience and wasn't trying to make amends. It was simply because she realized Yolanda was still somewhat useful to her and decided to change her attitude, just in case.
Regardless, Yolanda wouldn't refuse the money from Diana. The original Yolanda should have gotten the money after all.
She trailed after Diana and scrutinized Harold.
The original Yolanda's impression of Harold wasn't half-bad.
Although Harold didn't like Yolanda either, he was unlike Diana and didn't think of Yolanda as an embarrassment.
He simply thought she was inept and gradually became disappointed in her.
Regardless, from Yolanda's perspective, the two weren't much different. Their attitude toward the original Yolanda was just as bad as the other.
Harold raised his head and noticed Yolanda, who was behind Diana.
"Yolanda?"