Chapter 140

Alistair's composure cracked ever so slightly.

Miranda found it amusing. "You don't honestly think I care about you all, do you?"

Her words hit Alistair like a punch, making his expression even more troubled.

"Do you think I care about those biased folks who claim to treat me like a daughter but always side with Arabella, believing easily the dirt the Zades threw my way? Or maybe you think I care about you four brothers who reat me like a stray dog?" Miranda's voice was icy, devoid of any emotion. "Especially you, my dear lawyer brother. Using your legal skills to trick your own sister into jail must have been quite the achievement, huh? Or do you think I care about you?"

With each word Miranda spoke, Alistair's frown deepened. Her last sentence hit him the hardest, causing his face to flush with embarrassment.

For the first time, the disdain in Miranda's eyes made him feel heinously guilty.

Alistair took a deep breath. "I came here to have a real conversation. I don't want to argue with you. This is what our whole family wants."

Miranda furrowed her brows. "Your family thinks they're humane? Have you looked in a mirror lately? Do you even have humanity?"

chilly. "Do you have to be so harsh? No matter what, you can't change the fact that we

a cold smirk, her silence speaking

his tone slightly. "Mom and Dad know about the hardships you faced with the Zade family back then. They want you to come home and give them a chance to make amends. Let bygones be bygones. If you return to the Hawke family,

Hawke. Be a bit more agreeable. As for Arabella, we can make her apologize

Alistair could finish, a sudden kick

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interacted with Elian, he was aware of his reputation, having seen him from a distance

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