The younger daughter, Claire Sutton, had been born pretty, and as she grew up, she became even more slender and dazzlingly beautiful.
They had once cherished both of their daughters. They had even favored the elder, Ella, because she was shy, kind, and easily taken advantage of. They were afraid her domineering younger sister would bully her.
But ever since Ella fell ill and passed away, they were so grief-stricken they could only pour all their love into their younger daughter.
As a result, Claire Sutton had become unbelievably spoiled in this home.
Even Mrs. Sutton, her own mother, uttered no complaint when ordered around by her daughter. They were terrified of losing another child, so they were even more cautious.
But Claire Sutton wasn't grateful. On the contrary, her behavior only worsened.
In Claire's eyes, her mother did nothing all day but play the part of a model homemaker, an existence she thoroughly despised.
