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.

realization weighed heavily on her

you to keep your distance from her, lest you invite

longer, Elaine brushed Phyllis

in

even a

but cruelty and spite,

so

by Elaine’s scolding,

Jenna’s expression darkened ominously, her

think she was, talking to them in such

after she returned to the

held a place among the top ten noble families

escalated as Jenna, with a mocking softness, challenged

might you be, madam? You seem to be doing quite well

so naive to be taken in by

dare you!”

She bristled with anger.

she lacked intelligence was

agreement with Jenna,

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