A Malicious Swap

Once, I was brainwashed into believing my sole purpose was to be a dutiful housewife and mother.But after losing my parents and husband, I had no choice but to shoulder the burden of the company. Thus, 20 years as its leader made picking it up again effortless.The next day, I left the hospital with my baby in my arms, only to see Doris with a sour expression.She berated, "Are you seriously throwing a tantrum because I asked you to wash some dishes? God knows if you were having a secret affair! I wouldn't want a daughter-in-law like you!"I ignored her, but that only made Doris more vicious."Please, stop acting like some pampered heiress. You're a walking curse who caused your parents and husband's deaths. There's no one to spoil you now!"I walked past her without a word, got into the car, and drove off.In the rearview mirror, Doris was stomping her foot and yelling, "Hey! I haven't gotten in yet!"By the time Doris and Randy managed to scrape together enough coins to take

Joyce's small frame started shaking, and she insisted unwaveringly, "My name is Joyce, not Hazel! I have only one mom, and that is Lana. You're unfit to be my mom!"Shocked, Christine staggered back and eventually collapsed onto the ground in defeat."Joyce!" I called out softly from a short distance away.Without hesitation, Joyce ran toward me. "Mom!"Christine's face twisted with panic when she spotted me. Then, as she watched Joyce and me embrace warmly, her eyes quickly filled with bitter resentment.I knew she was going to take her anger out on Hazel again."Joyce, that woman is Christine. She was your so-called father's childhood sweetheart. He only died in that car accident because he went to see her."I decided it was best to tell Joyce the truth before Christine's fabrications could take root."Don't listen to her when she says she's your biological mother. That's absolutely ridiculous."Joyce looked up at me tearfully. "Mom."My heart ached at the sight, and I rush

It felt like when I was lying on the hospital bed in my previous life, gradually becoming numb to the cold. It had been terrifying.But at least in this life, I had Joyce.I turned to take Joyce's hand and said, "Come on, sweetheart. Forget about them. I've arranged a celebration for your graduation at the hotel, and many important figures will be there to congratulate you. You're the star of the show. You can't be late.""Okay, Mom."Joyce affectionately leaned her head against my shoulder, and we left chatting and laughing. Christine laughed cruelly and jeered, "Do you see that? Even your mother doesn't want you. Accept your fate! She was the one who named you 'Filthy.' She thought 'Grubby' wasn't bad enough!""This is all your fault!" Hazel screamed as she clutched her head. "I belong to the Jepsen family! I shouldn't be living like this!""So what if you get to prove that you're her daughter? Do you think she'll abandon her well-trained heir to accept a piece of trash like

The officers shouted frantically and hurried to comfort Hazel."Lana, you'll find out whether she's your daughter by doing a DNA test. Or are you too afraid to find out?" Christine said with a twisted smile."Haha! You lived a glamorous life, but your only daughter is insane, useless, and lived a life worse than a rat in the gutter! If Frank hadn't died early, Jepsen Group would belong to him and my Hazel. But it doesn't matter now. It's all Hazel's! Your life's work has gone to her!"Do you remember seven years ago, when Filthy was on her knees and declared she was your daughter? She was still in college and not yet sold off to Mr. Williams. As her mother, you could've changed her fate with just a word. But now it's too late. She has gone mad now!""Yes." I sighed softly and said, "As her mother, you could've stopped hurting her. But you didn't. I warned you back then. You didn't listen."Christine's eyes became bloodshot with anger as she shouted, "Didn't you hear me? I said Fil