Before Rosemary could even respond, Serena chimed in, "If you're bothered by me being the adopted daughter, I can clear that up in front of our classmates. Make it crystal clear that you're the real Collins family princess, and I'm just a charity case. I won't let my vanity hurt you anymore."
Rosemary stayed silent.
"Sis, can you give me one last chance? Just one more, okay?" Serena pleaded, tugging at Rosemary's sleeve. "Can we be good sisters again and forget all the past unpleasantness?"
Rosemary noticed that this time, Serena's eyes weren't filled with the usual scheming and cunning. Instead, they were filled with sincerity and pleading. She was probably scared of losing everything she had, hence her desperation.
"Sis, I'm begging you!" Serena tried to kneel, but Rosemary stopped her with a foot, saying coldly, "Some issues can't be settled by getting on your knees."
