Fake heiress Real heroine
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Maurice paused for a heartbeat before answering. “It’s on the second floor, the room by the window”
Quinlyn gave a brisk nod, her sharp eyes cutting through the room without pause as she started up the stairs. Her swift, resolute movements left the gathered crowdd in stunned silence until she disappeared into the upper floor.
Tina surged to her feet, clutching Harriet to her chest, her breath coming in short, furious gasps. “How dare she behave like that? She’s just a child, yet so disrespectful. She has no manners whatsoever, and she instantly targets Harriet!”
This was the breaking point for Tina. Ever since losing her own child, she had been mired in a deep depression, only slowly finding solace through adopting Harriet. She poured her entire heart and soul into Harriet, considering her her most precious treasure.
Aware of Tina’s stubborn streak, Maurice tried to soothe her with gentle words. “Hailey is your kid too, and Dad has already welcomed her into the family. You should treat her kindly as well.”
Tina’s discontent was plain as she muttered darkly under her breath, “She doesn’t feel like my child at all”
Maurice was unsure himself. Observing the tense dynamics, he doubted that peaceful coexistence was a realistic goal. He sighed and instructed, “Regardless, if you don’t like her, just avoid her. Dad has asked her to stay at Anderson Manor, and 111 take her there as soon as possible.”
“What? Anderson Manor? How could she?” Tina was stunned and clutched Harriet even tighter, adding. “Harriet will go too Everyone knew that Edward possessed countless wonders, and staying at the manor would be an immense benefit.
Though Harriet was terrified of Edward and had no desire to go to Anderson Manor, the mere thought of the newcomer Quinlyn arriving first stirred a reluctant spark of anticipation within her.
“Alright, I’m not the one making the decisions here,” Maurice said, rubbing his temples with a hint of frustration creeping into his voice. “Just behave yourself for now, understood?”
Being reprimanded in front of the stylist made Tina feel humiliated, and tears welled up in her eyes. Her resentment towards Quinlyn grew even stronger.
The argument barely registered with Quinlyn. Having journeyed from the borderlands, the strange surroundings had kept her on edge, causing her to lie awake for countless nights.
limit, and as she entered the room, she succumbed to a
morning, the early sunlight gently caressed the room through sheer curtains, illuminating a space adorned with pink decorations and an
doll from beside the bed, giving it a serious once–over before twisting off its
from the borderlands frequently
affection for
to be ensnared by the alluring scent of a sumptuous feast, her stomach growling in protest after a day’s
Anderson has already embarked on his day’s endeavors. Mrs. Anderson, however, intends to accompany
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had seen so many children fall prey to kidnappers during rush hour, Unease gnawed at her about
nonetheless. At the table. Tina and Harriet lingered over their meal, adhering to Maurice’s instructions and awaiting Quinlyn’s arrival.
late, and my friends are pestering me,” Harriet pouted, clutching her glass of milk with
dear, attend to your calls. We’ll depart shortly, and if she’s not ready,
words, and she bounded from the table, hoping Quinlyn would slumber even longer. Tina glanced at
on the stairs. Tina looked up to see Quinlyn descending, her
Go back and change. No, never mind, we’re pressed for time. Just sit
could do nothing right. Yet, bound by Maurice’s instructions, she endured and added, “When you meet
backward places you’re accustomed to. Of course, you can purchase whatever you need here.
took her seat and sipped her milk, listening to Tina for a moment before responding calmly, “I’m not going. Don’t wait for me.
with her friend, approached looking upset. “Why
replying coolly, “You never asked if I was coming, did
frustratedly tugging at Tina’s arm. “Mom, we shouldn’t take her with us. Let’s not buy her any nice clothes or
and left with Harriet without a word, leaving
gourmet cuisine prepared by the mansion’s cook was a world away from what she had tasted in the borderlands, and
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