The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 34

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Chapter 34 A Suspicious Celebration

Sierra didn’t care where her household registration was listed, but something about this situation felt off

That morning, during breakfast, Franklin spoke up. “Prepare yourself. You’ve been back for a while now; it’s time to introduce you properly. Your birthday is next week. We’ll host a banquet”

If restoring her status in the family had already been unexpected, then this announcement was downright bizarre. Back when she first returned to the Xander family years ago, there had been no formal introduction.

Every year, only Denise’s birthday was celebrated; Sierra had always been treated as an afterthought. To outsiders, she was nothing more than an adopted daughter, while Denise was seen as the true heir.

And now, after spending three years in prison, Franklin was suddenly acknowledging her publicly. Not only that, but he wanted to throw her a grand birthday banquet. The whole thing reeked of something deeper.

Setting down her fork, Sierra cast a glance at Denise, whose expression had visibly stiffened. Slowly, she spoke, “Introduce me? And how do you plan to explain Ms. Denise’s status? Who exactly is the true Xander heiress, me, or her? When people jask, what answer will you give?”

The room fell into dead silence; the entire Xander family paled. Sean couldn’t hold back. “You’re both part of this family. What’s the issue?

“No issue at allf

expression concealing her

a firm voice “The past is in the past. At the banquet, I will publicly announce your identity. From now on,

skepticism. She knew she wouldn’t get any real answers from Franklin. So instead,

for work, Sierra deliberately stopped him. Gone was her usual sharp

is what Father said

for a moment. He hadn’t heard her say that in years. Before, when she used to address

his tone

is. Once he decides, he doesn’t change his mind. Since he said it, it must

“Really?”

looked overwhelmed with emotion. “I feel like I’m dreaming. After everything that happened, after I spent three years in prison, I never thought he would still

her voice trembling slightly. “I used to resent you all. When I almost died in that place, I kept wondering I the real Xander daughter. I am your biological sister. Why did you all treat me like that? Did you really want me dead? But

face darkened further. Looking at her hopeful expression, his heart felt like

And because he knew, he felt

gaze, he muttered, “I have something to do. Then he

watched him hurry away; her smile faded, and her

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