Summer was not happy about Karen's praises. She felt that something was wrong. She should be
happy. After all, she just wanted Karen to be happy and praise her. But why did Summer feel unhappy
now?
Karen continued, "Summer, listen to me. You're doing the right thing. You must do the same in the
future. Remember it?"
Summer did not say anything. She felt that something went wrong. Suddenly, the sound of a car came
from outside. Karen's eyes lit up. "It's Vicky. She's back from school."
Vicky had a driver, who sent her to school and picked her up every day. Lynn was not off work yet. So,
it must be Vicky.
"I have to go down and see her. Vicky doesn't like you. So, just stay in your room and don't go down.
Don't ruin her day." Then Karen walked out.
When she walked to the door, she turned around and reminded Summer again. "Summer, remember
what I said."
After saying that, Karen did not leave. Instead, she stood by the door and waited for Summer's reply.
"I will." Summer replied as Karen wanted. But actually, Summer felt very upset.
Karen smiled, closed the door and went out quickly. Summer sat on the chair for a while. Then she
walked to the door, opened it and walked out quietly. The villa was two stories high. Summer could see
the hall on the first floor from the balcony on the second floor.
Karen and Vicky happened to walk in. Karen asked Vicky with concern, "Do you like the canteen at
school? I could bring you lunch tomorrow."
Summer was a little envious. Karen had never asked her this before. Karen only told her not to do well
in the exam and not to make Vicky angry.
Summer was a little sad. She was choked up. She blinked her eyes and tears fell down her cheeks.
Summer just wished that Karen could care more about her. Maybe Karen would also ask her about the
canteen food. Or Karen could ask her teacher how Summer did at school. However, Karen said that
she just wanted to live well with the Jarretts.
At the age of seven, Summer knew that Vicky was her half-sister. Summer also knew that Karen had a
rough time at the Jarrett's.
Summer wiped her eyes on the back of her hand. She was sad and aggrieved. However, Karen was
her mother. Karen must have a reason to do so. Summer thought she should listen to Karen, so Karen
would be happier.
Summer looked at Karen and Vicky again. Now they were walking upstairs.
Karen was still talking to Vicky with concerns, but Vicky looked impatient. She walked very fast and did
not want to hear Vicky.
Summer did not know why Vicky was so impatient. Why did Vicky look like this? Shouldn't she be
happy that someone cared about her?
Summer only wished that Karen could care more for her. As they walked closer, Summer hid behind a
pillar.
"Vicky, I don't want to talk too much. But I just care about you...."
Summer poked her head out and looked at them. Vicky could not bear Karen anymore. She turned
around and pushed Karen away.
Vicky pushed Karen with a bit of strength, and Karen was caught off guard and fell.
Vicky said coldly, "Who do you think you are? My mother?"
Summer did not hear Vicky's words. She only saw Vicky throw Karen to the ground. Summer
immediately ran over to them. "Mom, are you alright?"
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