Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 12

Chapter 12

When Ella thought about Allison, one thing came to mind.

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She took a bite of her food, then said, “Last time we talked, Allison mentioned a new FDA–approved weight loss drug at the hospital. Wanna check it out with me tomorrow?”

Stephanie paused, soda halfway to her lips.

The words “weight loss” made her set the cup down, then glance at Ella.

She raised an eyebrow. “Why are you interested in that?”

Ella wasn’t overweight. In fact, she had a great figure, even though she ate like it was her job.

Ella sighed and shrugged. “It’s for my cousin. He’s already at 200 pounds. He’s tried everything to lose weight, but nothing’s working. It’s really starting to get to him.”

Stephanie nodded, her expression softening. “Got it,” she said, grabbing her soda again.

Stephanie’s motto was “carpe diem.” She thought people shouldn’t get too hung up on their looks, especially with stuff like dieting.

Once you start obsessing over weight, nothing else is fun. All you think about is what you can’t eat.

And it’s so easy to fall into a cycle of self–blame and end up hating yourself even more.

After they finished eating, the two women said their goodbyes and headed off in different directions.

Stephanie got home to a mess of things piled up on the couch–stuff she had meant to clean but hadn’t gotten to. Her mood soured.

She dropped her bag, then flopped down next to the clutter.

Reaching into one of the shopping bags, she pulled out a receipt, her gaze lingering on the payment details. She felt a bit lost in it.

buzzed. She looked down and saw it was a

guess why someone from the Hart family was calling her.

hung up without

Chad’s number flashed on her screen. She didn’t bother picking it up

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Stephanie wasn’t answering her calls. His

voice. “Didn’t I tell you to have Olivia keep her distance from her? Why were

frustration was clear. “This time, it’s really not Olivia’s fault. She… well, never mind.”

to explain. She

at a trending photo–Chris

internet.

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sister’s fiancé! Why the hell was he taking her to the hospital

part to play in this, but

then snapped. I’ve already arranged for experts to help her.

thought about it, the angrier

the Ashford family had tried to break off Olivia’s engagement because she was adopted,

Olivia were done and Chris was with Stephanie, Chad

I just wanted to cheer her up. You know, she and Chris have been friends since middle school. They’ve got this

Are you seriously bringing up their bond right now? Do you think that’s

twisted with anger, his jaw clenched as

made Catlin fall silent.

anywhere near

to the secretary standing nearby.

going to leave, Catlin checked the time. “Where are

glancing at her, Chad replied, “Cloudridge Valley.”

didn’t need to think twice–he was going to see Stephanie.

“I’ll go

her down without missing a beat. “No need. If you go, you’ll just end