Chapter Thirty-One

Karen's POV

It felt like I didn't sleep at all, dad took almost the whole night talking to me before he left. Yawning, I got up and stretched my hands. I gazed at Brody who was still sleeping and walked out of the room.

The whole house was quiet until I got downstairs and met Aunt Patricia, she had already seen me and ignoring her would be rude. "Good morning, aunt Patricia."

She frowned at me. "I don't need you to greet me," she muttered and placed the pillows correctly on the sofa. "You've managed to make everyone like you but your charms won't affect me."

My eyes widened, I didn't use charms on anyone. Why did she hate me so much? "I haven't done anything."

"Yes, you've done something and you've brought down the esteem of our family. You're nothing but a stupid lady who fell in love with a  fool."

I didn't want to keep quiet again and I wouldn't tolerate her insulting me. Even though it was a contract, her insults were getting too much. "Ma'am, my love life