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.

members gathered and chatting, she had no chance to speak with Casey

for quite a while when someone entered

a stunning woman.

this is your aunt, Catherine,”

Medrano family, Nicolas was second, and the third was this

Valerie in appearance, but their temperaments

the epitome

the other hand, exuded a sultry and

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slit that nearly reached her thigh, paired with eight–centimeter heels.

elderly woman seemed particularly displeased with her youngest daughter. The moment Catherine walked in, she let out a cold snort and

with a smile, her sharp, fox–like eyes

calmly, allowing Catherine to scrutinize her.

Catherine gave her assessment, commenting. “Not bad. She looks just like her

hostility from

you back today?” Nicolas

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

to speak, “That is not what I

and

this gift was not simple, but she maintained a

album. Opening the first page, she saw

her mother, Valerie,

in

with rage as he slammed them down. He yelled, “Catherine! How dare you slander Valerie like this, and in front of

unbothered, as she

have gone too far!”

two argued, Hailey calmly picked up the album from the floor, flipped through it

fell into a stunned

your Photoshop skills are truly embarrassing. If you ever need help editing pictures in the future, you can come to me. I am

Catherine’s expression twisted.

not expected Hailey to remain

myself–but who has the time to scrutinize

today for one reason only–to stir up chaos, to see their anger

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