Lost and Found: Return of My Mysterious Fiancee by KIKI

Chapter 92: Amber Is Not Worth It

When Elena returned home, Martin had already left. She glanced at her silent parents sitting on the sofa, intending to greet them, but noticing the tense atmosphere, she cautiously headed to her room. Hardly had she taken a step when Orson's furious voice rang out, "Stop right there!"

Elena froze, looking at Orson with fear, "Dad, what's wrong?" She knew that the trouble she caused by asking her uncle to confront Tina had led to her uncle losing his job and issues for the Heisler family, leaving her parents in a sour mood. The whole mess was her doing, and with her parents being strict, she knew they would hold her accountable. Days had passed without mention of the incident, and she thought maybe they didn't blame her, but now, worry crept in. Her mother, usually the more indulgent, was one thing, but her father, when angry, was truly frightening. "Kneel down!" bellowed Orson. Reflexively shivering, Elena wanted to question why, but seeing the fiery glare in Orson's eyes, she obediently knelt, her head bowed.

Andrew, upon hearing the commotion, stepped out from his room. He merely glanced at Elena and remained silent. It was time his sister was properly disciplined.

"Slap!" Orson struck Elena's face, bellowing, "You worthless child, I've lived my life upright, never harming others, and yet I've raised a curse like you!" Clutching her face in disbelief, Elena looked at Orson. No matter her mistakes in the past, her father had never hit her, and to strike with such force now, she could feel her face swelling.

Feeling aggrieved, she stood up, tears in her eyes, staring at Orson, "Dad, you hit me? What did I do wrong to deserve this?" "Slap!" Before she could finish, her other cheek was struck by Mrs. Heisler. Elena looked at Mrs. Heisler in disbelief. It was one thing for her father to hit her, but her mother too?

"It's our fault for spoiling you! You've become so reckless, and yet you still show no remorse. I'm so disappointed in you," Mrs. Heisler said coldly. Mrs. Heisler's sternness was something Elena had never seen before, leaving her confused, "Mom! Why? What's the reason? I don't understand!"

Was it just asking her uncle for a favor? Tina's diploma was genuine, and she hadn't anticipated this; who would guess someone raised in a temple could obtain two doctoral degrees by sixteen? Her uncle and aunt lost their jobs, she felt guilty, it wasn't what she wanted to see, but instead of understanding, her parents hit her.

"You don't understand?" Mrs. Heisler's voice was harsh, "The Heisler family business is on the brink, do you understand that? Your uncle and aunt both lost their jobs, do you understand that? Your brother is being investigated and suspended from work, do you understand?"

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Mrs. Heisler's face was the picture of disappointment. She hadn't been strict with her children, particularly Elena, a girl. She had thought to raise her with wealth and love,

Your brother is honest and fair, never acting corruptly. When you falsely accused Tina of stealing, he nearly lost his job. Now, because of you, he's under investigation. Do you take joy

million dollars. But due to the accuser being Elena, his own sister, he

law enforcement officer suggested suspicion of misconduct by higher-ups. If found guilty, suspension was the least of the worries; prison was the more severe consequence. Fortunately, Andrew

could I not want the best for our family? I just..." Elena was flustered, not expecting the severity of the

up for her, just thought Amber was the real lady, not Tina!" Mrs. Heisler continued for Elena. Elena, shocked, looked at Mrs.

Everything?

Amber was her friend, and she couldn't bear to see her bullied. "I've lived for over forty years and seen all kinds of schemes. Do you think Amber's manipulations could escape me?" Elena was bewildered as she looked at her mother, "I don't understand!

I show her a smiling face, it's only because you treat her as a friend and I don't

In fact, she had wanted to stop Elena from

further contact between Elena and Amber, even grounding her at home for days. But then work consumed her attention, and she couldn't keep an eye on

her friend. Mom, why don't you like her?" Elena had never expected this turn of events, her mother not

to scold Elena further, but seeing her daughter's clueless face, she could only sigh, "Elena, think about it. Has Amber truly treated you as a friend? When has she not led you to