Chapter 789 The Adopted Child Refused Aunt Priscilla

“Tsk tsk, Tanner’s family took in a stray, now she bites the hand that feeds her. Shameful, really.”

Beckham squirmed under the constant murmurs, his face etched with discomfort. He cleared his throat, “Actually, the whole thing’s blown out of proportion-

Cherise stood stock-still, a bitter smile on her lips as she watched her father scramble to defend Gwenn. It all made sense now why Damien was determined to stir the pot.

In Beckham’s eyes, this was about protecting his family and Gwenn had been a part of it for over twenty years. Her connection, confirmed by a DNA test five years ago, couldn’t compete with those shared years. Blood ties weren’t everything, she understood.

voice firm. “So that’s what this is all about. The news article, yes, that was

to our supervisor. I had to fulfill a professional obligation, or someone

I hadn’t handled that news

that. I didn’t mean to air your dirty laundry to the whole world, even if I was trying to clean things up.”

voice soft but firm, “It’s been so long already. But if you’re still upset with me, then I apologize again. I’m truly sorry for what

words were a masterclass in deflection. She played the martyr, the regretful accomplice, and

who cooed, “Let bygones be bygones. Cherry would

she hold grudges?” he scoffed,

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