If they had truly loved her and truly felt remorse, then maybe, after the shock, the sorrow, and the disappointment, they might have said, “If this helps ease the hatred in your heart, then so be it. Let this be your parents’ way of atoning for the past.”Adora had once imagined that scene.She even
Louis held Adora’s delicate fingers as if admiring a priceless sculpture, then looked up at Theodore. “You keep throwing around the word ‘mastermind.’ If that’s not slander, what is?”Theodore’s expression froze, eyes wide with confusion. He stammered, “Mr-Mr. Louis, what… what are you saying?”Lo
Adora turned her gaze toward Lilian. “Did you hear that? So please, stop forcing your own beliefs onto others. Not everyone treats having children like an investment, expecting some high return in the future.”Every word dripped with irony.It was a direct jab at the Matthews family, who had always
Adora smiled. “And how exactly are you planning to treat me better? Just with words?”Theodore’s old face flushed. “Well… we’ll dote on you, just like before.”“With what? Still just words?”The Matthews family was mortified.Suddenly, Peter shot to his feet in frustration. “Adora, now you’re being
The moment she said that, Louis, who was leaning lazily behind her, nearly burst out laughing.When it came to veiled sarcasm and salting wounds with a smile, no one could top his wife.The Matthews family knew perfectly well how insincere that remark was, but they couldn’t call her out on it.Not w
Back then, the whole reason they’d invested so heavily in their eldest daughter was to help her climb the social ladder.They never imagined their plans would be ruined by an adopted daughter.Even more unexpected was that their disgraced eldest daughter would somehow defy all odds and marry into a