Therefore, when speaking to Laura Jones, there was no need for formalities like before.
"Normally, you don't show it, but you're quite vain, spending so much to rent such an expensive place. Can your family afford it?"
Laura Jones grew up surrounded by people from a similar background as hers.
She almost never heard anyone bring money into discussions.
Thus, Emma Williams' constant money talk seemed utterly inexplicable to her.
Living here constitutes vanity?
Originally, her brother bought the place purely because it was close to school, with a good and convenient surrounding environment, without considering other factors.
So, is this why Emma Williams is displeased?
Laura Jones looked at Emma with curiosity, which only fueled Emma's already simmering anger.
"We should be able to afford it, otherwise, I wouldn't be living here."
Laura said truthfully, with a casual and matter-of-fact tone that nearly made Emma faint from anger.
