The lost heiress never forgiven

The Lost Heiress 89

Chapter 89 Familial Fables and Foes

After their conversation, Wagner was about to hang up, but Denise added, “Actually, there are other ways besides conducting experiments! Maybe you could check with the prison about what happened to her over these past three years. Don’t hesitate to ask–I want to know what really happened to my sister.

Why had she changed so much? I’hen did she learn all this? Thinking of the unmistakable admiration in Jonathan’s eyes, Denise couldn’t hide her jealousy.

After hanging up, her expression darkened. The entire call, Wagner was inquiring about Sierra, and from his tone, it seemed they weren’t confident they could easily dismiss her.

This won’t do, she thought. I need to come up with something else. As she pondered, the door to her hospital room swung open. Evan stood there, his face as cold as frost, though it was unclear how long he’d been there.

Denise’s heart skipped a beat, and she managed a timid smile. “Evan, when did you get here?”

“Who were you just on the phone with?”

“Evan’s voice was cold, and he hadn’t expected today’s visit to be so revealing. Already harboring suspicions, today’s call had made everything clear to him.

“Why are you doing this?”

In his mind,

also you who deliberately shared with Mr. Wagner that Sierra cut ties with the Xander family? And was it you who stopped Bradley from making arrangements?

questioning made Denise panic, and she shook her head frantically, “Evan, what are you talking about? I

Mr. Wagner who called me. He wanted to

with that?”

guilty about my sister going to prison; I’ve always wanted to make it up to her. How could

how could you think

and coupled with

that so? Evan frowned, watching Denise. He was focused on his studies, no naive enough to be oblivious, but he was reluctant to

a bitter laugh. “Even you think so lowly of me, no wonder Sierra doesn’t like me. I’m not actually your sister by blood, and I’m thankful for how well you’ve taken care of me. How could I ever do the things they’re accusing me of? Maybe I should’ve left, and gone back to my own family after we cleared everything up.

reassured her, “What are you talking about? I was just confused before, that was my mistake, please don’t hold it against me. Everything has been so overwhelming lately. You belong here with us, don’t even think about going back to your biological parents; it would break Mom and Dad’s hearts. As for Sierra, I’ll clear things up with her. She’s got the wrong idea about not just you, but all of us. But don’t worry, families don’t hold grudges; we’ll sort

sniffled and looked up at Evan, “For real? Will Sierra

Evan

“That’s good.”

her eyelids, hiding the irony and resentment in her eyes. Wagner and