Probably being annoyed by my attitude, she was silent for a while.
"Harley said that you deliberately embarrassed her today."
"She didn't have what it takes but insisted on showing off. She embarrassed herself."
My mom was furious. "She was missing for so many years, and she didn't even have enough money to live. Unlike you, she didn't have the money to pay for her hobbies!"
"She wanted to go to the competition. No one forced her.
"She has the nerve! I've been studying traditional painting for over ten years, and I wouldn't dare say that I'm a nine. Your sweetheart, however, obtained Grade 9 in traditional painting in no time. Do you think everyone is as foolish as you and Dad?"
My mom was speechless and could only hang up the phone.
Just as I picked up my glass, I received another call.
"Tilda, are you happy to see me making a fool of myself?" Harley's voice came through.
I took a sip of wine and replied, "Kind of."
Suddenly, someone tapped my shoulder from behind, and my hand shook, accidentally putting her on speaker.
Harley's sarcastic and malicious voice came through the phone. "Tilda, you bitch! One day I will kick you out of the Hersey family!"