The Real Daughter Came Back to Chill and Kill novel Chapter 16

Percy was surprised. He hadn't anticipated that Scarlett would be able to tell he had purposely answered the test questions incorrectly just from glancing at the paper.

Narrowing his eyes, he studied Scarlett closely. "So, you're not just any ordinary person! Are you also trying to catch your parents' attention?"

Scarlett chuckled once more. "So, you're aiming to grab your parents' attention. But generally, don't parents appreciate kids who achieve excellent grades? How would they feel about your behavior now?"

Percy held back his words, realizing he'd been coaxed into confessing the truth.

Scarlett ventured another guess, "Or maybe your siblings all excel academically, and you want to stand out by being different?"

"Damn it!" Percy exclaimed in surprise. "Did you put a surveillance camera on me?"

"No need for a camera. I only needed my brain."

Percy pressed his lips together. Since Scarlett had figured it out, there was no point in denying it. "My parents live with my sister, and they hardly ever come to Yendale, not even once a year.

"My sister was a top student, so they assume I'm just like her. That's why they rarely pay attention to me. Only when my grades drop significantly will they make a special trip to Yendale to check on me."

Scarlett was somewhat confused. "Why aren't you living with your parents?"

Percy instantly narrowed his eyes, adopting a defensive expression. "I've shared all my secrets with you, and yet you still want to know more. Why are you so intrigued?"

Scarlett fell silent.

Did he actually believe she was keen to know? They were just discussing this, and she found it odd, so she asked offhandedly. If he wasn't willing to share, she wasn't interested in hearing it either!

"Alright, if you don't want to tell me, then don't," Scarlett said, her expression turning frosty as she returned to her book. "Class is starting. Don't talk to me."

"Hey, what's going on with you?" Percy pressed, determined to have a conversation. He pulled his chair closer and sat beside her. "I've confided in you about my secret. You need to tell me why you're also trying to get your parents' attention."

Scarlett replied coolly, "I don't have parents. I only have an adoptive mother."

Percy was speechless, his eyes brimming with empathy. "So you're seeking your adoptive mother's attention?"