Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 418 I Do Not Need Another Daughter +5 Pearls

After giving Dylan a solid kick, Eric was left panting in frustration. He stepped forward, his voice icy as he addressed Dylan, "Is this how you behave as a big brother? How did you become like this? Let's make things clear today. What exactly are you trying to do?" Originally, he had planned to deal with the matter at home. However, after witnessing the spectacle his foolish son had caused today, he truly couldn't bear it anymore.

Dylan had never been beaten by his father like this before, and he was in a daze. Cecilia quickly rushed to help him up. Then, she turned to Eric and said, "Mr. Eric, this is all a misunderstanding. Dylan treats me like a sister, and we never bullied Janice. I don't know what Janice has told you, but I have always respected you. I am an orphan, and I have long considered you and Mdm. Joanna as my-

"Ms. Cecilia, our family's affairs are none of your business. Spare us your ulterior motives. Let me make this clear right here and now: Our Quirk family will never take in a girl with impure intentions like you. I have a daughter and don't need another one," Eric interrupted coldly. Cecilia's face turned pale on the spot.

"Dad, how could you say that!" Dylan was immediately upset upon hearing Eric's firm denial of all possibilities. "Janice is selfish and gloomy. She used to torment Cecilia just because Mom and I were a bit kinder to her. You not only didn't reprimand her for such behavior, but you're even spoiling her now!"

Is there something seriously wrong with Dylan? His reactions are akin to instinctive stress responses. When he was the one being lectured, he said nothing, but the moment Cecilia was on the receiving end, he jumped into action. Ah, I see now. He was trained from a young age by that mysterious Aunt Joanna to protect Cecilia under any circumstances. No wonder he did such ludicrous things. In Dylan's memory, Cecilia was always caring and considerate, while his own sister was dull and uninteresting. But the question is, did he ever give Janice the chance to be interesting?

Eric let out a bark of furious laughter. "You say Janice is selfish and gloomy in front of you, but I have to ask, who caused this? Have you all ever been genuinely cheerful toward Janice? Have you shown her much kindness? You might want to ask yourself! You all treat Cecilia better than Janice, and you think she has no right to be upset? Moreover, you've already become biased, to the point I can hardly tell the truth from the lies in your words. I never expected you to be so confused about right and wrong. Is your mind all muddled? I'm telling you, I don't just disapprove of your decision to adopt her into the family, but I also forbid anyone in our family from associating with this girl in the future!"

Cecilia nearly lost her footing, while Dylan's eyes widened in surprise.

Cecilia, you can only choose one. I'm curious to see if you've lost your minds to

Mom, and I were sick? It was Cecilia who tirelessly gathered medicinal meals to nurse us back to health. She cared for us every single day. On the other hand, Janice was as silent as a mute, never showing any concern for our family. Cecilia's no less devoted to us than Janice. Are you favoring Janice just because she's blood-related? I think you're losing your senses due

meals. It was because of that incident that he had allowed Cecilia to come and go as she pleased in his house, to keep his wife and son happy. In doing so, he had gradually overlooked

to even think about subtly replacing his precious daughter. Indeed, unsolicited favors often

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decision to return the favor to Cecilia was a sensible one.

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this, Isabella suddenly noticed Janice's hesitant demeanor, immediately

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