Mary didn't have time to dodge and was kicked in the chest by Cecilia, falling heavily to the ground.
"Ouch!"
She cried out as Cecilia looked at her coldly, protecting Elena behind her.
Struggling to get up, Mary noticed her light green dress smeared with dirt. She had never been in such a sorry state before. Angrily, she pointed at Cecilia and cursed.
"You orphan bastard, how dare you kick me!"
James appeared in time and shouted at Mary, "Enough!"
"Mary! You've gone too far this time! You are no longer welcome in the Mitchell family's residence. Leave now!"
Mary looked at James with disbelief. He had always treated her kindly, but now he was yelling at her. She glanced at Elena and then at Cecilia, her eyes filled with disgust.
"Uncle, Aunt, I've been filial to you for so many years, yet I'm not as good as your granddaughter, whom you’ve only met recently...
"Just like my dad said, no matter what I do, you will still look down on me as I don’t share your blood!
