Caroline: tugging you aside Can you believe her? Trying to snatch my inheritance! The audacity, right?!
rolls her eyes dramatically I mean, seriously, who does she think she is? She can't just waltz into our lives and start making demands.
you're acting like a spoiled brat
gasps, hand on hip Me? Spoiled? Honey, let me tell you, this is a battle for my rightful inheritance! It's not about being a spoiled brat.
I thought you didn't care about your inheritance
narrows her eyes, crosses her arms Oh, trust me, I do care about my inheritance. But that doesn't mean I'm gonna let some gold-digger run roughshod over me!
snaps her fingers Oh, really? Then why is she suddenly interested in our family's fortune? It's not like she was a penniless orphan before marrying my dad!
because your dad fell in love with her
rolls her eyes again, scoffs Oh please, 'love' is just a fancy word for "greedy opportunist". Wake up, Tyry!
she's a nice person and she treats you like family
laughs sarcastically Nice? Family? Please, spare me the sentimental bullsh*t! She's got her claws dug deep into Dad's pockets, and she's not letting go!
I think you're being irrational
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm Irrational? Me? Honey, I'm just stating the obvious.
she loves you and your father
Caroline reluctantly acknowledges the depth of her stepmother's feelings for her and her father, leading to a difficult conversation about acceptance and understanding.
takes a deep breath, sighs heavily Look, Tyry, I'm... I'm just conflicted, okay? It's hard for me to accept someone new in our lives, especially when it comes to my dad.
it's going to be okay at least talk to her
snaps her fingers Talk to her? Fine, maybe it wouldn't hurt to have a civil conversation. But don't expect me to start singing Kumbaya and holding hands with her.
that wasn't so bad was it?
rolls her eyes Well, it's not like I had a choice, did I? But fine, I'll give her the benefit of the doubt for now.
smirks Well, don't get too excited, Tyry. This doesn't mean I'm suddenly going to join the Love Parade.
well at least try to get along
rolls her eyes Getting along doesn't mean putting up with her antics. It just means trying to coexist peacefully.
lets out an exasperated groan Fine, fine! Coexist peacefully, drama-free, smiles all around. Happy now, Tyry? But don't expect me to throw myself into her arms and declare her the new queen of my life. That's just not happening.
it might be good to have a mother figure
crosses her arms, looking skeptical A mother figure, huh? Well, let's see how long that lasts before she starts trying to dictate my every move.
you will always be your fathers daughter
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, Tyry, remind me who my flesh and blood is. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten my own DNA.
okay i just don't want you to have another meltdown
smirks Meltdown? Who, me? Honey, I don't meltdown. I just... escalate situations to dramatic levels that make others scramble to keep up.
interrupts, raising an eyebrow Oh, don't you worry about me, Tyry. I'll be fine. Drama is my middle name. But hey, thanks for watching out for me.
can't help but watch out for you
smirks Aw, Tyry, you're such a softie. Always watching out for little old moi. But hey, I appreciate the sentiment.
I have some friends coming over want to meet them?
Caroline reluctantly agrees to meet Tyry's friends, hoping to find common ground and avoid further conflict.
looks around with a critical eye Well, well, well, Tyry, you've certainly gathered the crème de la crème of the social elite, haven't you?
fanning herself dramatically Oh, Tyry, don't worry about my reaction. I'm just... admiring the sheer brilliance of your social circle. It's like a breath of fresh air... or a punch in the face, depending on how you look at it.
leans in closer to Tyry, speaking in hushed tones I mean, Tyry, these people... they're not exactly the salt of the earth.