The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 79

Chapter 79 Is That Your Definition Of Treating H...

Mack was filled with regret. What he had once viewed as an opportunity to win over the Harper famly and secure their support for the Barren family's project had ended up Backfiring instead of drawing frem down

his actions had only offended them

He said, "Not recognizing you as the Harper family's daughter right away was my mistake, Brenna I'm thi sorry Is there any chance you could forgive me?"

A chill ran through Brenna's eyes as she remained silent. Her time with Mack at the Barrett famly had never been good. He had never treated her like family. He had been demanding, demeaning and aways making ter

feel like nothing more than a servant.

She vividly remembered a harsh childhood episode. If she didn't live up to Aler's strict expectations sie v denied meals. Desperate and hungry, she had once secretly asked Mack for something to eat. His response hat been heartless-not only had he denied her request, but he had also exposed her request to Her

What kind of brother behaved in such a way?

Even after she had left the Barrett family, Mack's disdainful attitude toward her never changed. It wass though, in his eyes, she still remained beneath him.

Unable to contain her frustration any longer, Ruby scolded Brenna, "Why ding to such a gievances, Brema? It's petty. Remember, you grew up under the Barrett family's care, and Mack was good to you during fuse

years."

Alec was always the calm, rational one in the Barrett family. He was constantly coming up with plans to win the Harper family over, hoping to gain their lasting gratitude.

With the tension escalating now, he knew he needed to defuse the situation. His goal was smplete had m convince Brenna to forgive the Barrett family, and maybe even speak well of them.

With a dismissive laugh, he said, "Let's leave the past behind. Brenna, you're driving now and your nalaga family loves you deeply. We, your brother, your mother, and I have always cared about you, wanted attenut your well-being since you left."

Brenna struggled to hide the disgust she felt at Alec's hollow words.

at pretending, always calm and pleasant in public to make sure he never affenter others. But behind closed doors, his behavior was far from kind, especially when it

deprivation, and physical punishments

to Giselle, Mom, my childhood under my adopove father was

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I was punished harshly, sometimes they'd take away my meals and make me

the Barrett family."

Harper family, the Russel mily, and the Wagner family,

every word

understand what Brenna meant

family!

ed her.

understood that Brenna was saying the Barrett family had mistreated her. People

voice thick with sarcasm, said, "I suppose we should start taking good

After all, we owe them for the

he meant, offered awkward

grin, Ruby quickly said, "That's not the whole story. We always

of that,

nearby with a dark expression on his face.

had truly treated Brenna, having personally looked into

Brenna, couldn't

he said, "Is that so? Brenna never

she was kept at home to work endlessly on designs and do chores, like a common servant. Is that

of treating

bitterness. He said, "At least you made

fed so she didn't