The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 34

#Finished.

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

her expression concealing

in the past. At the banquet, I will publicly announce your identity.

eyes were filled with skepticism. She knew she wouldn’t get any real answers from Franklin. So instead, she turned her gaze

Sierra deliberately stopped him. Gone was her usual sharp attitude this time; she looked hesitant, even a

Father said really

He hadn’t heard her say that in years.

expression softened, his tone becoming

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

“Really?”

after I spent three

pursed her lips, 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

sentence Sierra spoke, Bradley’s face darkened further. Looking at her hopeful expression, his heart felt like

planning. And because he

avoiding her gaze, he muttered, “I have something

her smile faded, and

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