In Charlotte Smith's memory, there was almost no impression of Robert Stephens being angry.
This man, from a young age, was always self-controlled, calm, and never showed his emotions.
Later, he hid all his emotions beneath a gentle facade, even when killing, he remained unperturbed.
Never had she seen Robert Stephens so furious, she was directly scared silly, sitting dazed on the chair, not daring to breathe loudly.
All she heard was Robert Stephens' cold and biting scolding: "First, you want to go to school, then live separately, and now, you want to run away from home! What, have you turned eighteen and suddenly hitting a rebellious phase? Always restless, acting on whims; do you think anyone else would unconditionally take care of you once you're away from the Stephens family?"
Charlotte Smith felt a bit defiant and softly retorted, "I can earn money by working."
It's not like she can only rely on him and freeload.
