Chapter 272

Mrs. Hawke's words left everyone in the room stunned. There was that kind of shock that made them open their mouth wide but left them speechless.

Lavinia was equally taken aback, her worldview taking a good while to piece itself back together.

"It's... It's..." Lavinia fumbled as she looked at Miranda. "Is she still talking in plain words? I mean, I understand every word, but together, it just doesn't make sense. it what I think it is?"

Lavinia had seen her fair share of storms over the years. She was no stranger to the dirty secrets of high society, but this was on a whole new level.

Miranda glanced at Arabella, who was nervously tugging at her clothes. "Well, I guess, probably, it's what you think it is."

Honestly, she was a bit shocked herself. She had noticed Arabella disguised as a waitress but thought she was up to some other mischief.

Perhaps pleading with Alden and Grace or playing the pity card with her four brothers to wiggle her way back into the Hawke family.

But to think she'd actually hook up with Alden? That was beyond unexpected, though she knew Alden had a reputation for being unfaithful, often having flings outside, he usually kept it well-hidden.

Given that everyone's attention had been mostly on the siblings, no one really paid any mind to Alden's personal life.

people of status, they wouldn't be caught dead

took their sneaky shots. After all, such a scandal was

do people here really play

sauntering over, dressed as

What do you mean, people here?" Miranda shot back. Jasper just chuckled, giving

to Miranda, whispering, "This is

now, Mrs. Hawke was shaking with rage, her eyes blazing, all traces

treated you like my own daughter over the years! I gave you food, clothes, money, and my own child had to suffer because of you. Tell me when

futile as a fish on dry land. The love bites on his neck and his disheveled belt made his

slap Arabella, who dodged, crying and calling for her mom, while Alden tried to intervene. "What are you doing? Do you

to beat this tramp! You filthy bitch, seducing your own guardian! Do you even feel any shame?

have raised

compared with my real daughter. If I'd known, I would've thrown you out the moment

No wonder no

suddenly fought back as Mrs.

I do wrong?!" Arabella shouted back, "I'm part of the Hawke family in the first place. Alden isn't my

glared at Dorian

her eyes wild

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