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.

out on a film set and won't be back anytime soon," Mrs.

the news, Harry thought to himself, 'Good, I don't

Cormac? I haven't seen him either," he asked

while Mrs. Ravenna's face took on a look of

father that had kept him abroad for years. Could a father-son argument really be

You've got your

choosing not

him, Harry couldn't shake off a feeling of discomfort. It was hard

room to relax after a bath, but Griffon soon entered,

to bed, Grandpa?"

to check in," Griffon said as he sat beside Harry. "Caspian, there are a few questions I want to

quite fond

mention of his mother, Harry became wary and nodded, "Yeah, I like her. I think she's more like a mom to

displeasure crossed 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 met Galatea a few times. How

in his head. He pursed his

sigh. "I did my homework on Galatea. She's nothing but a con artist. Her real name isn't even Galatea. She's just a woman drowning in debt,

and Elisa just a couple of wild kids? No wonder Orion's such a

have said it's wrong to talk behind someone's back. Grandad, why are

by the boy's audacity, then quickly tried to justify himself, "Caspian, I'm not badmouthing her. I'm telling you

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

face turned several shades of red

what you're saying?" Griffon's voice was strict and harsh. "Regardless of

mother? If she gave birth to me but didn't raise me and if she's 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

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