The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 31

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.

small gift, but it was clear who

Calhoun, I’m sorry I’m late. Happy

You didn’t

birthday is too important to miss.”

I haven’t

but Owen was looking down

smiled knowingly. “After all these

hand in hers, giving it a reassuring pat. Her eyes crinkled with a warm, knowing

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smiled, but jeanie’s

moment she walked in the girl was hard to ignore. Yen die had wound

guest

never let a woman dose,

at

her voice sharp. “And which family are

in. “Oh, she’s from the Dalton family–the one stone

gaze snapped

was Amy Calhoun, one of

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

under his stare but

and turned to Jeanie, her voice smooth and steady,

was poised, and elegant. Nothing about her suggested she had spent years away

Jeanie’s carefully polished charm

stiffened but she had to greet Hailey,

met, and for a brief moment, the

clapped

at her. “Of course. Let me help you up.”

I’m still as strong as ever. Besides, if you dote on me too much, Owen

glanced at Owen.

smile, his grip warm and firm. “That’s right,” he said lazily.

him! What a

table broke into laughter–except for Jeanie, whose smile

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