A Replacement Bride

Chapter 129

"Yes. The guests are here to meet you. It's Mrs. Leigh and her daughter. The ones who came by our home the last time. They said that they have something urgent to discuss with you. They look quite desperate." Under Tessa and London's watchful eyes, Jorge hurriedly put in a few good words as he thought of the benefits that they had promised him.

"Me? I'm just an ordinary person. How can I help them?" Katherine feigned astonishment.

"That's…" Jorge was lost for words.

"Mr. Cornell, this daughter of yours is truly an unfilial one. You're personally making a call to ask her to come back, yet she's still trying to play coy. Looks like your position in this family isn't all that." London grew slightly displeased as there wasn't even a shadow of Katherine around even after her father had been nagging for her to come home. If it weren't for her mother's condition, she wouldn't have come here only to suffer at the whim of some child.

"Mrs—"

"Dad, with how they're acting, I doubt they're coming to meet me for a good reason. Anyway, if there's nothing else, then I have to go. Joaquin's calling me." As Katherine heard how arrogant London was through the phone, she immediately ended the call.

With his mouth slightly gaped, Jorge was about to say something but couldn't bring his voice out in the end.

"Mr. Cornell, what did she say?" Tessa inquired eagerly.

"I'm sorry, Mrs. Leigh. Because my daughter's fiancé has gotten into an accident, so…"

"Excuses. She just doesn't want to come back. Mom, we have no need to beg for her help. With how big the country is, surely we can find someone who can cure your condition. That Katherine girl only looks impressive, but I doubt that she has the ability to cure you," London said in utter irritation.

However, Tessa glared at her child in displeasure and said, "She's someone who can even cure your father's illness."

the retorts she was about to make about Katherine under her

a tantrum in Jorge's presence, she politely thanked him and

residence, London snapped, "Mom, why are you being so nice to them? If you would just arrange for someone to tie that Katherine up and

your nonsense. If you're not happy having to accompany me here, then you should just get lost and go back to Kyoland," Tessa chided

London was feeling reluctant, she didn't dare

what, as she loathed having to do a resection. Not only was her position in the family on shaky grounds, but she doubted that Hebert would even spare her

new customer. Following the staff's greetings, Tessa entered the café in a hurry with London in tow. The moment she found where Katherine was sitting, she went straight over

liberty to come up to you." Tessa's attitude was quite polite,

took a glance at Tessa before she asked

once in the hospital. I'm here to apologize for how poor my attitude was back then, so much so

Katherine blinked dumbfoundedly with an

not only conversation-killers but also extremely hard to stomach. Since she felt a surge of anger rising and she knew she had to hold it in, the expression on her face was a wonderful sight to

other hand, London couldn't keep her temper in check any longer as she saw how arrogant Katherine was being. Then, in a fit of anger, she said, "Katherine Cornell! You'd better show some respect here. My mother is part of the Leigh Family! She's already paying you enough respect by asking for your help

Slap!

had turned to her with a furious expression and interrupted her by slapping

London looked at her mother in

down on your knees and apologize to Miss Cornell, now!" Tessa was angry to the point where she was breathing heavily. It was hard enough for her to grovel to Katherine for

pair had put on for her, Katherine