Chapter 243 Helping Downstairs

　　 　　 　　Katie, seeing Darcy’s stubborn expression, grew anxious and tugged at her a few more times. 　　 　　At this moment, Nicole barely managed to come out, supporting herself on the wall with her relatively good left leg. 　　 　　Since an apology was required, it wouldn't be polite if she didn't show up in front of Darcy, would it? 　　 　　When the door opened and Nicole appeared with a smiling face, Darcy felt humiliated. That kind of smile used to be on her own face. 　　 　　Back then, her mindset was just like Nicole’s now: looking down with disdain, as if she were watching a clown trapped in her palm, unable to escape and only able to be toyed with. 　　 　　Nicole raised her eyebrows and, with a mocking smile, said, “It seems Darcy is unwilling. That's fine. I wasn’t particularly eager to chat with you, Dad. Goodnight, everyone!” 　　 　　Bill’s expression turned stern upon hearing Nicole’s words. He warned, “It looks like you really don’t want your allowance, Darcy. Fine, I'll hav