Ivy was ready to slam the door in her father's face, but the mighty King of the Kingdom pushed the door and got in.
"Ivy, you are not allowed to behave like this… Try to be a lady…"
"A lady?!" Ivy spat. "What exactly is a lady supposed to do?"
Her mother interrupted. "A lady should never yell at men—especially at her father. Apologize to him now…"
"And what else am I supposed to not?" Ivy crossed her arms.
"Ivy," her father raised his voice. "I think that I have spoiled you so much."
That was the limit and Ivy snapped. "Are you seriously saying you spoiled me? You are drowning me, father! You are drowning me in the water… I am trying hard to speak up and find my voice, but all you do is shut me up and let me drown…"
Tears formed in her eyes and slid down her cheeks. The King's gaze
