What They Don't Know

Lady Highchester, widowed shortly after the birth of her daughter, has raised said daughter to take over the family estate one day. Chelle, the daughter in question, was 18 when her mother announced a change of plans.

A story in 1,000 (or fewer) words. Made for the 2023 Single-Choice Jam.

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emotionally abusive parent, brief mention of spouse death, brief mention of parent death