Chapter 2081

Elysia was ready to refute, but Shannon shifted her attention to her. "You scorned your own flesh and blood, so why bother bringing me back at all? You brought me home only to mistreat and neglect me. So, don't insult me now with talk of family." She enunciated, "In my eyes, there is only cause and consequence. Whatever debt I've incurred, I'll repay it in full. That, to me, is fairness." Elysia and Fenric were at a loss for words, while Solvanna insisted on chiming in. "Serelith, that's the wrong way of thinking. You—" "Silence." Solvanna's expression cracked. This was the second time this brat had told her to shut up! What gave her the right? She wouldn't stay silent—that was for sure! Solvanna had been raised on praise and pampering. Even though she had softened her behavior since Serelith's return, her true nature hadn't changed. She still had a temper, and right now, it was ready to flare. However, Shannon had no patience for her theatrics either. She already knew what wor