Chapter 1020

Aurelia was stunned by Yvette's commanding presence and dared not continue her snarky remarks. She quietly shut her mouth and stayed silent for the rest of dinner. After the meal, however, she resumed her scheming, once again urging Keira to approach Adam. "Mom, he humiliated me in front of everyone earlier. I'm not going to make a fool of myself again!" Keira's voice trembled with frustration, her lips pressing tightly together. "Besides, he clearly likes Skyla. I don't stand a chance!" Aurelia dismissed her concerns with a wave of her hand. "Don't be discouraged, Keira. Just because he likes someone now doesn't mean he'll feel the same way later. If you keep trying, you'll win him over eventually!" "No!" Keira shook her head, summoning the courage to speak up. "Mom, I don't even like him anymore. I don't want to keep chasing after him." "How dare you talk back to me?" Aurelia's face darkened with rage. Before Keira could get another word in, Aurelia slapped her hard ac