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.

weighed heavily on

advise you to keep your distance from her, lest you invite trouble upon yourself,” Phyllis said, trying to

to contain her indignation any longer, Elaine brushed Phyllis aside with

draped in fineries,

she possess even a single luxury?” Elaine’s voice

cruelty and spite, and then malign

be so utterly devoid of

Elaine’s scolding, struggled to formulate a

darkened ominously, her

think she was, talking to them

after she returned to the embrace of

among the top ten noble families

escalated as Jenna, with a mocking

be, madam? You seem

to be taken

dare you!” Elaine

She bristled with anger.

implication that she lacked intelligence was

agreement with Jenna, adding,

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