The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 59

Chapter 59 Do You Think We Are Foolish Like That

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The Harper family gathered on the sofa. Luther sat rigid, his face set in a grim expression His gaze driftedt ward the staircase, where Rosie stood frozen at the top. In a deep voice, he ordered, "Come here."

Rosie's pulse quickened. She hesitated for a brief moment before making her way down the stairs. Her eyes darted to Ernst, silently pleading for help.

Ernst spoke up without hesitation. "Grandpa, just because Brenna hasn't had cosmetic surgery doesn't prove

she's related to us That proves nothing. There are plenty of people in the world who resemble each other but

are not related by b.ood. We still need a DNA test to be sure."

Rosie caught Ernst's eye and gave him a discreet thumbs-up. If there was anyone who knew how to handle situations like this, it was him.

Ernst turned to Brenna. "What do you

think?"

Brenna let out a sharp, humorless laugh. "How do you think I returned to your family? My information was in the missing persons database. They ran a DNA comparison, and it was a match. That's how your family found

me."

room fell into an

at Shepard, unable to believe what he had just heard. "Dad,

information?"

detail to himself as he

Do you think we'd be so careless as to accept her just because she looks like your mother? Do you think we

to accept this. She said, "What if there's a mistake? What if she stole your information and faked the DNA report? It's better to verify

you. Unless I personally choose the testing agency

Rosie wouldn't back down until

even trying to hide the hostility in her eyes anymore. Rosie clearly didn't care how

the point of another test, Rosie? I think you just don't want my sister back. Isn't her return a good

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forgotten how Rosie had thrown a fit earlier over the

Rosie in place, making her shift

our family!" Rosie reasoned. "I'm doing this for all of us. Our family has a lot of assets; how can we

with Rosie. Even Luther and Tessa shoe their heads in disappointment. Now that Colt had confirmed Brenna hadn't undergone

had an idea why this was happening. Brenna's return had shifted the family's

feeling

parents at such a young age must

her heart.

stop," Tessa said gently. "I know you mean well, but you don't have to worry.

much

sank onto the sofa beside Tessa and sobbed,