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 trouble upon

contain her indignation any longer, Elaine brushed Phyllis aside with a determined

draped in fineries,

a single luxury?” Elaine’s voice rose in

nothing but cruelty and spite,

you be so utterly devoid

by Elaine’s scolding, struggled

darkened ominously, her eyes flickering

woman think she was,

harshly after she returned to the embrace

Chapman family held a place among the top ten

Jenna, with a mocking

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

you really so naive to be taken

dare you!” Elaine

She bristled with anger.

she

in agreement with Jenna,

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