Lauren's good mood instantly vanished as her face darkened. She snapped, "Why don't you just have me killed then?"

"What did you say?" Tiana raged.

Lauren took a deep breath and confronted her mother, who had always been extremely strict with her. "Since you want to control my thoughts and freedom, why not just have someone kill me? Then, you won't have to look at me anymore!"

Tiana raised her hand to slap Lauren but stopped herself at the last moment. "Lauren, I may not be able to control