Over the years, because I was my parents' only daughter, they had placed all their hopes on me and had strict demands on everything I did.
Many times, I felt more like their subordinate.
I looked at them, hiding the disappointment in my eyes, and said with a smile, "Harley can go. You have two daughters now, right? It doesn't have to be me."
Harley, who was watching the show on the side, was stunned by my words. She couldn't believe she could be so lucky.
Almost as soon as I finished speaking, Harley eagerly said, "Mom, Dad, I'm willing to go for Tilda!"
My parents didn't have any more objections after they heard her words.
I looked at Harley's happy expression and smiled meaningfully.
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On the day of the banquet, I didn't go, but I was being a dutiful onlooker the whole time.
Because Harley became a trending topic.
Her name was all over the trending topic list, and the topics included "Harley and her astonishing speech", "Harley's 10-carat diamond ring", "Harley's laughable remarks", and so on.
It seemed Harley had made a fool of herself.
Given the sarcasm in those trending topics, I was certain the comments below were even harsher.
I carefully looked at the trending topic list.