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 on her

lest you invite trouble upon yourself,” Phyllis said, trying to sway

Elaine brushed Phyllis

draped in fineries, yet

possess even a single luxury?” Elaine’s voice

cruelty and spite, and then malign her

be so utterly

aback by Elaine’s scolding, struggled to

expression darkened ominously, her

she was, talking to them

anyone still treat her so harshly after she

held a place among the top ten noble families of

escalated as Jenna, with a mocking softness,

You seem

you really so naive to

dare you!” Elaine

She bristled with anger.

implication that she lacked intelligence was

nodded in agreement with

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