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.

have spared Wynter and should have confirmed her death

would have been better than having her expose his secrets

now.

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

at the murmuring crowd.

Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today. He was kind to me, but it’s not the current Quinnell family that I am indebted to.”

wouldn’t be where you are today

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words carried a

assumed she had other arguments, as

the

fathom that Wynter

sincerity, Declan said, “I’ve never forgotten

Wynter took a

had examined that newspaper closely before leaving the formation.

the most overlooked details

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