Chapter 1036 Slapping Declan in the Face

Wynter aimed to uproot Decaln’s 70–year foundation.ungbourne.

“Saving Grandpa’s life once earned you a lifetime of comfort.” Wynter locked eyes with Declan. “If the Quinnell family didn’t genuinely care for you, they could have sent you away with ten silvers back then.

“After all, beggars were everywhere in those days. Great–great–grandpa couldn’t bear to see a child begging for survival during such a harsh time, so he adopted you.

“All these years, Grandpa has never revealed your true identity to anyone, always treating you as a real brother.”

Wynter’s gaze was icy. “The Quinnell family has always treated you fairly, protecting you in every way. Yet to you, our family is still ungrateful. Great–uncle, you truly remind me of a saying.”

Her eyes made people uneasy. “Some ingrates can never be grateful, no matter how much you do for them.”

“How dare you?” Declan, in all his years, had never been spoken to like this since he

was a child. His hands trembled with rage, and a murderous look flashed across his

face.

should have confirmed her

been better than having her expose his secrets

now.

tongue.” Declan dropped his previous gentle demeanor. “Is this how you behave toward your elders? I’ve truly seen

the murmuring crowd.

today. He was kind to me, but it’s not the

“So, you acknowledge that you wouldn’t be where you are

The Face

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carried a

assumed she had

the past.

fathom that Wynter

Declan said, “I’ve never

Wynter took a step forward.

examined that newspaper closely before leaving

the most overlooked details were in local gossip.

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