The Queen They Buried (by Wynter Vans) novel Chapter 261

Chapter 261

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Maybe it was the pressure from Aubree, but Carmen did really well in her art exams. She had talent all along, and this time she performed beyond expectations. Carmen could have easily gotten into Rithol Art School on her own merit–if she had not stirred up so much trouble before.

But unfortunately, she had already been blacklisted by Rithol Art School.

Ever since Carmen made a solemn vow to Ronald, she had been working tirelessly–from the moment she left the hospital right up until the SAT.

Looking back on the SAT, Carmen thought confidently, ‘My scores are definitely Rithol Art School material.

Upon hearing the news, Alice was overjoyed. She rushed back from abroad overnight, feeling she finally had something to boast about

Alice said with a proud smile, “Aubree doesn’t know what’s good for her–she switched to academic subjects for a whole year. Even if she used to get good grades, there’s no way she could’ve scored higher than you, Carmen.

“If you really put your mind to it, Carmen, not even 10 Aubrees could hold a candle to you. I even asked around–your scores put you easily in the top 100 among all art students in Rithol City.”

Bryan and Ronald could not care less about how Carmen did on her SAT. At most, Ronald would ask to be sure she could get into Ritho! City’s art school. Even if not Rithol Art School, the cutoff scores at Rithol Academy nearby were no less competitive.

Trevor smirked as he listened to Alice and Ronald Wilson taking turns praising Carmen. He thought, ‘Did Mom and Daxton really forget that Aubree not only won the International Mathematics Competition, but that Carmen even got her award by plagiarizing Aubree’s artwork for the

contest?

How could Carmen ever measure up to Aubree?‘

But Trevor did not say anything to ruin the moment. Deep down, though, he still hoped that Carmen could outshine Aubree.

Carmen pursed her lips with a faint smile. “I was wrong before. I was too impatient—terrified you’d think I wasn’t as good as Aubree and would abandon me…” She lowered her eyes, her gaze turning somber. “I did things I shouldn’t have, even brought trouble to our family. But now I’ve thought it through–Mom will always be my mom, and my brothers, too. I don’t need to be afraid anymore; I just need to keep moving forward, knowing you’ll always be my unwavering support!”

‘Clearly, it’s our failure to give her enough security that made Carmen feel so anxious and scared,‘ they thought.

She thought to herself, ‘I’ll make sure Aubree sees this—leaving the Wilson family will be the biggest regret of her life!”

Everyone who heard the news showered the Wilson family with praise, marveling at how well they raised their children. Their four sons had always been exceptional each more outstanding than the last–so everyone thought it must be in their genes. But to their surprise, even their adopted daughter, Carmen, turned out to be truly remarkable.

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