Chapter 160: So Much to Learn

Six years later…

"Your child is tormenting poor Sophie," Sylvia complained, "Haven't you taught her any rules of proper behaviour?"

"These things take time to learn," Emily said, looking over at her five-year-old daughter, Amanda Danzi Pomeroy, usually called Mandy for short, lavishing too much attention on the cat. Clearly, the animal wanted to be left alone as it started clawing and biting at the girl's hand.

"She's biting me!" Mandy said, very amused.

"Mandy dear, that means she doesn't want you to pet her anymore," Emily said.

"But I like petting the kitty!" Mandy pouted. Like most kids, she could be selfish, but Emily was pretty sure it was a phase that would pass.

Thankfully, the kid had a curious mind and could easily be distracted. When visiting Sylvia, Emily always came prepared because having her child run rampant was definitely frowned upon here.

"Mandy, what's this?" Emily said in an excited voice.

"Coloring book!" the girl exclaimed gleefully and ran over to exami