Chapter 27:

In the backstage lounge of the event, quiet conversations murmured among the younger members of the Cox family.

Anthony was reclining in the main chair, his eyes closed, evidently disinterested in engaging with his grandchildren.

Only when the door creaked open did he scowl and glance up. Upon recognizing Belinda, his stern expression transformed into a broad grin. “Belinda!” he exclaimed.

Springing to his feet, he approached her briskly. “You’re here!”

“Anthony,” Belinda greeted him with a smile, handing over the gift she had brought. “Sorry I’m late.”

“Late? The celebration hasn’t even begun!”

Anthony chuckled, accepting the gift and guiding Belinda to his chair. “I’m delighted you made it!”

Throughout the encounter, he completely ignored Kristopher, his biological grandson.

Kristopher, accustomed to his grandfather’s indifference, followed without protest and sat down with no visible emotion.

“Look at Grandpa doting on Belinda as if she were his own,” Helen Walsh, another granddaughter, remarked sulkily from a corner. “Though Kristopher doesn’t seem to care about her presence at all. Now that Cathy’s returned, it’s only a matter of time before Kristopher shows her the door. She’ll end up like a stray dog.”

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“Watch your mouth!”

daughter a sharp nudge with


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“Belinda.”

reprimanding her daughter, Carol glanced at Belinda. “Helen’s still young. Try

mocking smile played at the corners of

years, Belinda’s continual acquiescence had become the norm

who was busy preparing tea, responded with a graceful smile. “It’s okay, I won’t hold

tongue at Belinda, her face breaking into a mischievous grin. “You only stay quiet because you know I’m telling the

Bang!

Helen finished speaking, a teacup shattered on the carpet

silence, everyone’s attention snapping

glare was icy as he fixed it on Carol. “You spent millions on this girl’s education abroad, and this is what she brings back? Do those schools teach nothing but rudeness and gossip?” His voice

“Dad…”


smile faded, replaced by an awkward one. “You’re taking this too seriously. Helen was only joking

may be old, but I haven’t lost my senses.

voice gentle. “Please, don’t get upset. Helen

offered him a cup of tea.

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