Chapter 50

“This…” Hailey hesitated, just about to refuse when Nicolas said, “Take it. This gift should have been yours long ago.”

Hailey pressed her lips together slightly, accepted the gift, and thanked, “Thank you, Grandma.”

The elderly woman was frail and in poor health, needing support to walk.

Supporting her was Nicolas’s wife, Stephanie, who was also Hailey’s aunt.

They had met briefly at the hospital yesterday, and Stephanie had come across as a gentle and kind woman.

Stephanie helped the elderly woman onto the sofa. She had also dressed up today, wearing a beautiful gown that accentuated her elegance and warmth.

Stephanie handed Hailey a gift with a smile and said, “Last time we met, it was too rushed, and I did not have the chance to prepare anything. Hailey, this is just a small token from me. Please accept it.”

Hailey felt a bit embarrassed and uttered, “This…”

But Nicolas took the gift and placed it directly in her hands, saying, “Take it, take it. No need to be so formal.”

“Thank you, Aunt Stephanie,” Hailey said, expressing her gratitude.

Suddenly, a girl’s cough came from upstairs.

Hailey looked up, her expression freezing for a moment before she called out, “Casey.”

Casey was dressed casually today in a plaid shirt and jeans, yet the outfit flattered her figure.

She walked down the stairs, glanced awkwardly at Hailey, then handed her a gift box. Her tone was slightly stiff as she said, “I picked this up while passing by a boutique. It seemed like something you might like.”

This was her way of making peace.

A smile surfaced in Hailey’s eyes as she took the gift and said, “Thank you, Casey.”

Casey did not respond and simply went to sit on the sofa.

The slap mark on her face was either covered by makeup or had already faded completely–there was no trace of it left.

Hailey still felt guilty toward Casey.

and chatting, she had no

a while when someone entered the living room.

was a stunning

aunt, Catherine,” Nicolas

mother was the eldest in the Medrano family, Nicolas was second, and the third was this

but their temperaments were

and poised, the epitome of a refined lady from an esteemed family.

other hand, exuded a sultry and

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red backless dress with a high slit that nearly reached her

Catherine walked in, she let out

was unfazed by her mother’s attitude. Instead, she walked over with a smile, her sharp, fox–like eyes scanning Hailey as she

calmly, allowing Catherine

gave her assessment, commenting. “Not bad. She looks

could sense hostility from

you back today?” Nicolas asked, his expression darkening.

down her purse and plopped onto the sofa. The strong scent of her perfume filled the air as she parted her red lips, asking. “Nicolas, what kind of question is that? This is my home. Am I not allowed to

to speak, “That is

wrapped package from her bag. She handed it to Hailey and added, “I heard Valerie’s daughter would be visiting today, so I had a special gift made for you. Open it and see

had a gut feeling that this gift was not simple, but she maintained a composed expression as she

first page,

her mother, Valerie, with die

all in intimate poses.

snatched the photos, his face turning livid with rage as he slammed them down. He yelled, “Catherine! How dare you slander Valerie like this, and in front of Hailey! Do you even have

utterly unbothered,

too

from the floor, flipped through it from start to finish, and coolly

fell into

the album into the trash, her gaze unwavering. She remarked, “Aunt Catherine, your Photoshop skills are truly embarrassing. If you ever need help editing pictures in the future, you can come to me. I

expression twisted.

Hailey to remain

who has the time to scrutinize details when faced with such pictures?

reason only–to stir up chaos, to

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