This was a very common remark.
As the elder, advising the youngsters in the family not to waste their formative years and to focus on self-improvement through reading is normal in any family.
But the timing and context made this statement particularly grating and ironic to Purple Summers
— She hadn't even made him apologize on his knees, yet he was demanding an apology from her?!
How ridiculous!
Purple Summers raised her head expressionlessly, her deep, ink-colored eyes seemed to be freezing over with frost, exuding a chilling intensity.
Nathaniel Summers was stilled by her icy and sharp gaze, standing in place dumbfounded.
But within a blink, Purple Summers withdrew her gaze, lowered her eyes and hurried off the stairs.
Watching Purple Summers leave, Nathaniel Summers felt an odd sensation.
He couldn't understand, how could a teenage girl harbor such an aggressive gaze?... It seemed to be filled with resentment.
Maybe he was mistaken…
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