Chapter 7

He seemed certain that I would bow my head, just like in the past.

But this time, I simply smiled calmly.

"It's just tying shoelaces, what's the big deal? I don't mind. Didn't you help Lilith with her hunting gear too? You said she lacked experience and couldn't do it properly herself, so everyone pitched in. It was no trouble at all."

"That's not the same thing!"

"You're right, it's not," I sneered. "You and Lilith have way too many 'no trouble at all' moments. It's definitely not the same as with us."

Lilith's eyes immediately welled up with tears, on the verge of crying: "Scarlett, how can you say that about me? If it bothers you, I can just not come."

Ethan finally caught on and chuckled: "I get it, you're jealous of Lilith? I told you she's clumsy and has no hunting experience, that's why I helped. If it wasn't for the fact that she's your—"