The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 31

Hailey had heard the rumors–Owen didn’t get along with his family’s second branch. Seeing it firsthand, she realized just

how true that was.

She smiled politely at Juno, “Yes, Juno, I’m the second daughter of the Dalton family. I just recently returned home”

Hailey’s calm, respectful demeanor made it hard for Juno to say anything harsh, even if she wanted to.

At that moment, Richard walked in, carrying the gifts Hailey had brought.

Owen spoke up in his usual tone. “Hailey brought some gifts for everyone. Hope you’ll accept them.”

Richard distributed the gifts among the family, leaving only a bracelet untouched.

Even those who had been dismissive of Hailey carlier hesitated–after all, it was hard to criticize someone after accepting their generosity.

Hailey turned to Penelope, revealing the bracelet. “Mrs. Calhoun, I picked this out for you. I hope you like it.”

Penelope’s face lit up with a warm smile. “Like it? I love it! Come, put it on for me.”

Hailey smiled and fastened the bracelet for Penelope as the family murmured their approval.

For now, at least, everything seemed harmonious–whatever tensions lurked beneath the surface remained hidden behind polite smiles.

Just then, the butler approached and whispered something to Penelope. “Miss Gibbs is here,” he announced. “And the Blackwells will be arriving soon.”

Penelope nodded, her smile deepening.

The butler hurried to the entrance to greet the

guests.

A moment later, a woman in a soft pink dress stepped inside.

Jeanie Gibbs–the country’s most famous actress–was as beautiful as ever. She had a delicate face, her features soft and refined. She was tall and slender, with an air of quiet elegance.

clear

Calhoun, I’m sorry I’m late. Happy birthday–I brought you a little something. I hope you like

chuckled. “You’re a busy girl. You didn’t have

is

I haven’t seen Owen in so long.”

turned toward him shyly, but Owen was looking down at his phone, frowning

smiled knowingly. “After all these years, he finally made my wish come true.”

hers, giving it a reassuring pat. Her eyes crinkled with a warm, knowing smile—an unspoken promise that she was

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smiled, but jeanie’s expression froze

girl was hard to ignore. Yen die had wound

guest

didn’t expect Owen, the man who had never let a woman

at Penelope’s

smile, her voice sharp.

could respond, an ironic voice cut in. “Oh, she’s from the Dalton

gaze snapped up.

Amy Calhoun, one of

daughter, had never quite mastered the grace expected of her, but the had certainly perfected the art of being

his stare but

voice smooth and steady, “Yes, that’s me. Halley Dalton Shee to

about her suggested

her, Jeanie’s carefully polished charm

but she had to

for a brief moment,

any further, Penelope clapped her hands. “Alright, that’s enough

course. Let me help

ever. Besides,

glanced at

hesitation, he reached for her hand with a smile, his grip warm and firm. “That’s right,” he said lazily. “Hailey’s been fussing over you all

rolled her eyes. “Listen to him! What a spoiled grandson

for Jeanie, whose smile had begun to slip.