Chapter 12

She scoffed, adamant about discrediting Madisyn.

Phyllis’s strategy was clear: by tarnishing Madisyn’s reputation, any future difficulties she faced would not reflect back on the Chapmans.

Typically, people would believe Phyllis’s words.

After all, why would adoptive parents tarnish their own child’s reputation?

However, Elaine’s expression darkened with each passing moment of the confrontation.

Her brief time with Madisyn had shown her a young woman of integrity and kindness, starkly contrasting with Phyllis’s behavior.

What kind of parent would publicly disparage their own child?

Elaine’s belief in Madisyn only solidified.

She was shocked to learn of the hardships Madisyn had faced with the Chapmans, relieved only by the kindness Madisyn had received from Celia during her formative years.

Elaine pondered the stark contrast between the luxurious Life Madisyn should have led within her own home and the harsh reality she had endured.

heavily

to keep your distance from her, lest you

her indignation any longer, Elaine brushed Phyllis aside with a

in fineries, yet

even a

cruelty and spite, and then malign her

you be so utterly devoid

aback by Elaine’s scolding,

darkened ominously, her eyes flickering

this woman think she was, talking

still treat her so harshly after

family held a place among the top ten

with a mocking softness,

You seem to be doing quite

really so naive to

dare you!”

She bristled with anger.

she lacked

agreement with Jenna,

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