The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge novel Chapter 34

It was never like this with Violet. Whenever Gwyneth wanted something, all she had to do was tell Violet, who would either ask Daddy for it or simply buy it for her herself.

But here with Mommy, there were too many rules. Gwyneth just wanted to have fun.

She clutched her phone, thinking Victoria hadn’t noticed, and slipped away to a quiet corner to whisper with McNeil.

“Daddy, are you still at Violet’s place?”

Hearing his daughter’s voice, McNeil’s irritation with Victoria softened a little. He answered gently, “Yes, I am.”

“Can I come over too?”

But McNeil didn’t agree. “Violet’s not feeling well. You should stay home with your mom. I’ll come back once I’ve made sure Violet is settled.”

Gwyneth pouted, unhappy about being left out. McNeil hurriedly reminded her to listen to Victoria at home and then ended the call.

“Gwyn, what did Daddy say?” Victoria noticed that her daughter’s face had scrunched up in disappointment. Was McNeil really not letting Gwyneth go to Violet’s?

“It’s nothing, Mommy. Am I supposed to go to preschool tomorrow?”

Daddy wouldn’t even let her finish before hanging up. Clearly, her plan had failed.

Victoria frowned slightly. “You haven’t been going to school lately?”

Was Gwyneth really so young that she’d just been staying with Violet this whole time, without anyone taking her to class?

“Violet’s sick, and Daddy doesn’t have time to drop me off. I’ve had a month off. Can I please stay home tomorrow too?”

The idea of going to school filled her with dread—playing was so much more fun.

“No, honey. You’re old enough to go to class. You need to go.”