Chapter 29

"Audrey, Danielle is just a bit reserved. Don’t overthink it," Joseph said, his tone sharp.

"Exactly, Audrey. You’re overreacting," Vivian added, her voice calm and detached.

Audrey looked around at her family. Everyone seemed to be siding with Danielle, making it feel like she was the one in the wrong. She knew she couldn’t argue anymore. "I get it. I was overthinking. I’m sorry, Danielle."

"Danielle, Audrey was only trying to help. Don’t hold it against her," Sienna said, her expression soft and innocent as she glanced at Danielle.

Danielle didn’t miss the hidden undertone. Sienna wasn’t just defending Audrey-she was implying Danielle was too sensitive.

a word since I got here," Danielle said, her voice cool. "What exactly makes you think I’m holding a grudge?" "Joseph, you know that’s not what I meant." Sienna shot Joseph a helpless look,

her

type to hold grudges," Joseph said firmly, his frustration starting to

then, a servant appeared at the doorway.

exuded an effortless air of sophistication. His lips curved in a polite smile

Come, have a seat," Howard said warmly,

twinkling as they found Danielle. Since David walked in, Audrey had been sneaking glances at him, envy twisting her thoughts. ’How can someone like him be with Danielle? Why did the engagement go to her? I’ve treated Howard and Vivian like my real parents, but they clearly don’t see me as their real daughter. Why do they favor

on Danielle,

already?" Danielle asked with a small

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