Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 55

Chapter 55

I couldn’t tell if he was angry or disappointed. His expression was hard to read, and his voice had a hint of sadness. Looking around the room, I swallowed hard, prepared to hear him tell me I could not go. With a low voice, I answered.

“If you don’t mind me asking father, how did you find out?”

My father looked at me like I had three heads. Scoffing he began to explain. Apparently, the school reached out, letting one of their most famous alma maters know his daughter was accepted.

‘Shit. I didn’t take that into consideration.‘

Smiling faintly, I tried my best to sound as sincere as possible.

“I didn’t want to upset Sophie.”

All eyes turned to her. I could see her eyes fuming, but as always, she played the perfect sweet

victim.

“Sister! What would make you think that I would be upset! I’ve always wanted what was best for you.”

Right on cue. Her eyes began to water as she hiccuped through her words. Instantly, Jason began to

comfort her.

“Honestly Clara, what does Sophie have to do with this.”

Suddenly, my stepmother stood up, anger in her eyes.

“I don’t see how you’re neglecting to tell your father the truth about that letter is my daughter’s fault! Why are you always bullying Sophie!”

Just like always, the band of Sophie came marching in. I looked at my stepmother with blank eyes.

“Mrs. Anna, the last time I got accepted into a school, I was accused of showing off and hurting Sophie’s feelings. I simply didn’t want to make that mistake,”

That shut her up, My stepmother’s eye’s bulged, having no rebuttal, she simply scoffed and sat next to Sophie. My father turned back to me, again looking at me with an unreadable expression.

“No one is saying you have to showboat, but anything involving Lexington let me know. I assume you will be attending?”

“Yes sir.”

With a pleased look, my father informed me he would be sending my tuition. He wasn’t fooling

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anybody; the only reason he was pleased was because HE would get all the praise for raising such a chip off the ole block. He did the same thing to my mother. He wouldn’t have a chance to do it again. Holding up my hand, I protested his “kind gesture“.

“No need father. While I appreciate this kind gesture, I’ve saved up enough money from my part–time job. I also have a scholarship from Bartrum.”

My father was shocked, not only had I refused his money, but he was not aware I had been doing so well. I really did have a full scholarship from Batrum, and I would use the money I had from my mother to cover the rest. Hearing my refusal instantly pissed him off, the subtle nice act over.

“This! This is what I am talking about! So headstrong. So, I wasn’t aware of your school achievements! That doesn’t give you the right to act all high and mighty.”

As he scolded me I didn’t say a word, I simply stared at him with an expressionless face. Suddenly,

Jason spoke up.

“Honestly Clara, this is exactly why none of us celebrate anything you do. Why can’t you be more like Sophie instead of being so high and mighty just because you pass some stupid tests.”

I smiled cooly at Jason, with laughter in my thoughts. The only way I could act like Sophie was if I were dumb. Looking back at my father, I apologized once more and excused myself. Before I could walk away, he grabbed my arm.

“If you so much as embarrass this family even in the slightest way, I’ll make sure you regret it.”

I gave my father a sardonic smile sending a chill down his smile. He slowly let my arm go and

allowed me to leave.

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