Here at her grandmother's, even though she had chores, she had plenty to eat, was well-clothed, and could even go to school. Her aunt, uncle, and cousins were all kind to her, especially her female cousin, who would always secretly save her best snacks for her. Back with the Chapman family, she never got to eat such fancy treats.
Amanda Chapman was young, but she was very perceptive. She was determined not to go back to the Chapman family. Whether her mother was rich or poor, she would stay with her.
Brian Chapman's face darkened, his eyes flashing with anger. He hadn't expected his daughter to feel no attachment to the warmth of their home. 'The Thorne family must have corrupted her. And Phoebe Thorne, too—they must have put her up to this. Why else would she want a divorce right after coming back from a six-month stay here?'
Although he hated the Thorne family with a passion, Brian Chapman didn't dare show it. He was afraid they'd beat him to death.
