Chapter 28

Early the next morning, Tamara stood in front of her bedroom, watching Julian leave happily with Mildred. Julian had taken the family's best car to take Mildred to university. Even the keychain that hung from Mildred's bag was a limited edition one. Tamara dug her nails into her palm, feeling as if she were drowning in jealousy and hatred. Mildred had only been back for a week! It had only been a week! However, Julian no longer cared at all about how his adopted daughter felt. He hadn't even shown any concern when she did not eat dinner last night. If this went on, wouldn't Mildred end up taking everything that belonged to Tamara? She could not just sit there and do nothing! Tamara picked out a long skirt from her closet, which was in the season's newest style. She paired it with a thin, long coat and put on white stiletto heels. She slid a diamond-encrusted hair clip into her glossy curls, making her look like an elegant princess. Julian could protect Mildred at home, but