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

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

indignation any longer, Elaine brushed Phyllis aside with a

draped in fineries, yet

a single luxury?” Elaine’s voice rose

cruelty and spite, and then malign her

can you be so utterly devoid

by Elaine’s scolding, struggled

darkened ominously, her eyes

this woman think she was, talking to them in

after she returned to the embrace of

family held a place among the top ten noble

Jenna, with a mocking

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

naive to be taken

dare you!”

She bristled with anger.

implication that she lacked intelligence

nodded in agreement with Jenna,

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