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

I would advise you to keep your distance from her, lest

her indignation any longer, Elaine brushed Phyllis aside with

draped in fineries,

a single luxury?” Elaine’s voice rose

but cruelty and spite, and then malign

can you be so utterly devoid of

by Elaine’s scolding,

Jenna’s expression darkened ominously, her eyes flickering

this woman think she was, talking

her so harshly after she returned to

a place among the

Jenna, with a mocking softness, challenged

be, madam? You seem to

naive to be taken in

dare you!” Elaine

She bristled with anger.

she

nodded in agreement with

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