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.

and won't be back anytime soon," Mrs.

himself, 'Good, I don't have to

haven't seen him either," he

Ravenna's face took on a look of

had mentioned a falling out with his father that had kept him abroad for years. Could

consider this his home. Don't worry about him. You've got

nodded obediently, choosing not to

Griffon and his wife were nice to him, Harry couldn't shake off a feeling of discomfort. It was hard

dinner, Harry went to his room to relax after a bath, but Griffon soon entered, prompting Harry

to bed, Grandpa?"

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

you're quite fond

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

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

a lightbulb went off in his head. He pursed his lips and followed up, "So, Grandad doesn't like

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.

his mom a scammer? And him and Elisa just a couple of wild kids? No wonder Orion's such a pain.

since kindergarten, my teachers have said it's wrong to talk behind someone's back. Grandad, why are you speaking ill of someone when

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

can tell who 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 DNA

turned several shades of red with anger at Harry's

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

but cruel, why should I feel any gratitude?" Harry fired back. "If that's

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