Chapter 136

• At this point, Serena realized there was no stopping her grandmother’s tirade. Left with no other option, she shifted the blame to Liza with a look of feigned concern. “I’m really sorry, everyone. My grandmother’s anger might have gotten the better of her, and she said some harsh things. But there’s a reason behind all this. You see, my sister doesn’t show much respect to Grandma at home. She even curses at her sometimes and… even asks why she hasn’t passed away yet. It’s no wonder Grandma gets so upset whenever she sees her.”
• While her words might have swayed her classmates in the past, this time was different. Only a handful of them believed her now. Even among those who still thought Serena was kind and understanding, their opinions of Lady Sinclair had soured. To them, she seemed nothing less than a cruel and bitter woman.
• What Serena failed to realize was that this public scene had irreparably tarnished her carefully constructed image of kindness and gentleness. The cracks in her facade were visible now, and it all fell apart with the slightest push.