Only after Juliet's reminder did they finally notice her?
"No need. I'm tired."
Queen shot a fleeting glance at her parents, her eyes brimming with undisguised mockery, before turning on her heel and heading upstairs.
"Don't call me for dinner."
Though it wasn't the first time, she still couldn't bring herself to remain completely indifferent.
With her back turned to them, she bit down hard on her lower lip.
If she couldn't stop caring, then she might as well remove herself from the scene.
No point intruding on their perfect little family of three.
Mr. Bernardo frowned as he watched Queen leave, his tone laced with exasperation.
"Just walk off like that.
This child—she's getting more and more willful."
Shouldn't you be used to it by now?
In Mom and Dad's eyes, you'll always be nothing more than my shadow.
Only when I allow it do you get to exist.
