She Took The House The Car And My Heart

Chapter 97

Chapter 97 Glaring Favoritism

Freya's words faltered, trapped in her throat as Lionel unexpectedly threw her name into the conversation.

The room's mood soured instantly, as evident from the uneasy grimaces painting a few people's faces.

Edgar deliberated over his choice of words before speaking up, maintaining an objective tone. "Dad, if I may speak frankly, the favoritism you exhibit is rather glaring. Blaine and Carrie are your biological grandchildren. Yet, you've never shielded them with the same enthusiasm, have you?"

"Humph." Lionel expelled a dismissive scoff, his face twisting with annoyance.

"Why should I shield them?" he declared brashly, tossing aside any semblance of respect for the room's decorum as the family's patriarch.

"They are your own flesh and blood," Undeterred, Edgar pressed on, his voice firm with resolve. "Can you truly say it's common for a grandfather to show more affection towards his granddaughter-in-law than to his own grandchildren?"

These words cast a ripple of complex emotions across the room, sparking glints of agreement and skepticism in their eyes.

Edgar's words dripped with a deliberate intent to embarrass Freya, making it clear she would always be seen as an outsider.

"Am I supposed to care more for you ungrateful brats over Freya?" Lionel's temper flared, his demeanor chilly and uninviting, "From childhood days to now, when have Blaine and Carrie shown any concern for me that wasn't tied to their own needs? I'd say even Kristian and Liam don't hold a candle to Freya." Lionel's bluntness cut through the air, his words dismissing any concern for the feelings of others.

Just like children, the elderly crave companionship and care. Though Kristian and Liam would show fleeting concern during their visits home, their presence was always brief. As for Carrie and Blaine, they might as well have been shadows, appearing only when they needed something from him.

"Carrie is still too young to know how to express her caring for you," Edgar attempted to justify, struggling to defend her. "As for Blaine..."

He trailed off, defeated. There was no justifying Blaine's behavior.

"Enough with the excuses. I'm clueless," Lionel declared, his voice tinged with bitterness. "Which of you has ever spent quality time with me the way Freya does? Who among you has joined me for a game of chess, practiced calligraphy, or simply stood by my side in quiet companionship? None of you! Are you about to claim your schedule's too packed again? Despite managing the extensive Shaw Group and his packed schedule, Kristian makes it a point to spend time with me each month. Are you claiming to have less time than he does?"

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Chapter 97 Glaring Favoritism

rose with each

among Edgar, Robin, or their family members dared

recognized their neglect toward Lionel, yet they considered his favorite pastimes like calligraphy and chess dreadfully

hurting our feelings with your words?" Carrie's resentment towards Freya deepened. "And

to best me

He had yet to defeat Freya in a

strategy. Although he never faced outright defeat, he realized upon reflection that Freya had

escalated. "Did you even consult Kristian before making such a

see no issue with it," Kristian

lacked the courage

Carrie bristled at the thought, convinced she ought to have been the one everyone adored. "If you're so brave, try competing in something I excel at." "What does your expertise have to do with Lionel?" Freya countered sharply. Although Lionel had not been fond of her at first, he had never spoken harshly. As her understanding of him deepened, she discovered his underlying solitude. Lionel treated all his children

disrespect to your elders," Freya retorted coldly, her tone unaffected by

would not have hesitated to face

contest would only serve to escalate the existing tensions, contributing

exchange, Carrie's anger flared, but Lionel smoothly intervened by

Freya, true to form, indulged in her favorites while thoughtfully serving Lionel the dishes he

as a mark of respect and affection, was misinterpreted

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ingratiate herself with Lionel.

the whispers and chose not to

the servants efficiently cleared the dining area, and everyone joined Lionel for a leisurely

of rumors suggesting that Kristian plans