Chapter 37 Dared to Call Her Mom a Liar!


"Did your mom ever mention someone named Ambrose Vale?" Alaric inquired.

Elisa shook her head truthfully and responded, "She's always told us we don't have a dad. That's all she would say."

"How about we do a DNA test sometime?" Elisa leaned in close to Alaric and whispered.

"So keen on being my daughter?"

"Don't flatter yourself. If you had a cute, sensible, and pretty daughter like me, you'd be the lucky one. Plenty of guys would love to claim they're my dad, but they just don't cut it." "So, I should feel honored?"

"You bet!" Elisa said with pride in her voice.

When Galatea Hartley returned from the restroom, she found them chatting and laughing together, perfectly in sync.

Later at dinner, Elisa indulged in her meal with great satisfaction, her mouth full as she couldn't help but exclaim, "This meat is so delicious. I've never had such a tasty steak before." Though Galatea had always made sure Harry and Elisa were well-cared for materially, their lifestyle now was nothing compared to Galatea's own youth.

She always felt she owed them more.

Meanwhile, at another lavish dinner table, Griffon sat down with Harry.

"Is mom not home?" Harry asked, not caring for Orion's absence.

set and won't be back anytime soon,"

the news, Harry thought to himself, 'Good, I

Cormac? I haven't seen

Mrs. Ravenna's face took on

with his father that had kept him abroad for years. Could a father-son argument

doesn't consider this his home. Don't worry about him. You've got your grandparents here. We'll take good

obediently, choosing

Harry couldn't shake

a bath, but Griffon soon entered, prompting Harry to

going to bed, Grandpa?"

as he sat beside Harry. "Caspian, there

you're quite fond

of his mother, Harry became wary and nodded, "Yeah, I like her.

Griffon's face as he drew Harry closer and said slowly, "Caspian, you can't choose your mother. You might not like Orion, but she'll always be your biological mom. You've only

a lightbulb went off in his head. He pursed his

too easily fooled," Griffon continued with a sigh. "I did my homework on Galatea. She's nothing but a con artist. Her real name isn't even Galatea. She's just

Calling his mom a scammer? And him and Elisa just a couple of wild kids? No

said it's wrong to talk behind someone's back. Grandad, why are you speaking ill of someone when they're not here?"

justify himself, "Caspian, I'm not badmouthing her. I'm telling you the truth

truly cares for me and who doesn't," Harry said. "Orion can't stand me, and sometimes I wonder if she's even my real mom. Hey, Grandad, maybe Orion and I should get a

several shades of red

understand the gravity of what you're saying?" Griffon's voice was strict and harsh. "Regardless of Orion's shortcomings, she's your mother. Such talk is the height

been nothing but cruel, why should I feel any gratitude?" Harry fired back. "If that's your attitude too, then you're no different. If I'm just an inconvenience, I don't

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