Seraphina Is Back—and She’s Not Alone

Chapter 13 Why Should I Apologize

The next day, Linara got up early to dress up. She chose a princess dress from the latest LB collection that perfectly complemented her skin tone, and wore diamond earrings, and a gemstone bracelet designed by her brother. Once she confirmed that the person in the mirror was flawless, a smile appeared on her face. Just thinking about Seraphina wearing clothes she had worn in front of her friends made her feel entirely delighted. Soon, Seraphina would become a laughingstock in high society and a disgrace to the Whitewood Family. "Linara, are you going out?" Chloe looked at her meticulously dressed daughter with satisfaction. "Yes. I'm taking Seraphina to meet some friends," replied Linara gently. Chloe held her hand, patting it lightly. "You're the most understanding and considerate person. Take good care of her outside. Don't let her embarrass us and bring shame to the Whitewood Family." Linara nodded obediently. "Mom, I understand." I will, of course, take good care of her. "Let's go." Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind. The mother and daughter turned around and were surprised by her clothes. "Why are you wearing those clothes?" Chloe frowned and said, "A shirt and jeans look so bad." Going out dressed like this would bring immense shame to the Whitewood Family. "What's wrong with it?" Chloe was agitated by her street-style appearance and angrily scolded, "Do you want to make our family a laughingstock by dressing like this? Are you trying to tell everyone that we are mistreating you?"She had long been dissatisfied with her behavior but tolerated it since she had just returned. Yet now, it was getting out of hand. Linara quickly tried to soothe her. "Mom, don't be angry. She doesn't know the rules." She turned to Seraphina, signaling her with her eyes. "Seraphina, quickly apologize to Mom." Seraphina, however, smiled. She found it laughable to look at the furious Mrs. Whitewood. "Y-You!" Chloe was scolding Seraphina, yet Seraphina still smiled. This made Chloe very frustrated. Linara kept patting Chloe's back. "Mom, calm down. It hurts me to see you upset. Seraphina, apologize to Mom." Chloe looked at her considerate daughter, then at Seraphina standing aside like a little rogue, feeling more displeased.How can such a person be my daughter? Why isn't Linara my daughter? "Apologize? Why should I apologize? I'm properly dressed. Did I steal or rob? How did I embarrass you? My clothes are clean and tidy, so how did I disgrace the Whitewood Family?" This was something she had wanted to say in her past life but had always held back. Now, she finally said it to their faces. "Are you trying to kill me?" Chloe's chest heaved with fury. Linara, disapproving, said, "Seraphina, your clothes are inappropriate for your status. You are now the young lady of the Whitewood Family, not who you used to be. Clothes represent your image. Now you represent not just yourself but also the Whitewood Family." Chloe felt greatly comforted by Linara's words. This is how my daughter should be.The more she looked at Seraphina, the more upset she became. Seraphina showed a sudden realization. "I understand. I should wear Linara's old clothes to meet her friends. That way, the Whitewood Family will have more reputation and honor."

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