The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 116

Chapter 116 Mitchell Family Proposes Marriage

Brenna stepped into her bedroom, slung her backpack onto the desk, and fished out her phone to check her

messages. A

new friend request popped up on the screen. Curious, she tapped it open and saw it was from Ethan. She ignored it without a second thought.

Just then, rhythmic knocks echoed against her door.

Brenna glanced up to see Giselle standing in the doorway, a warm smile on her face. She was holding a sleek beige backpack that was effortlessly stylish.

Brenna set her phone aside and returned the smile. "Mom," she said.

Giselle stepped inside, placed the backpack on the desk, and said, "I've noticed you like carrying backpacks. A few days ago, I was in Blamore and saw this one. It's simple and stylish, and I thought it would suit you. perfectly. So, I bought it for you. I hope you like it."

The backpack was stylish yet simple, with just one additional pocket for putting a phone. Brenna unzipped it to peek inside, it was surprisingly spacious, ideal for carrying her laptop.

Brenna had always known that Giselle had great taste and would never buy anything that didn't meet her high

standards.

"I love it," Brenna said, reaching for her mother's hand and guiding her to sit beside her. "Mom, is there something you wanted to talk about?”

family. Her parents loved her deeply, but there was

disconnection.

remained

her well. She said, "Earlier, Ethan's father called your dad. They talked about the idea of our families coming together through an arranged marriage They

they had broken up for good Ethan had failed to earn her forgiveness, so he had resorted to involving their families It felt like a petty act of revenge to her, a way for him to settle the score by involving the elders. Brenna couldn't make sense of Ethan's behavior. How could a grown man still rely on his parents

don't want to marry Ethan," Brenna replied flatly. She couldn't help

steady and understanding There shot of reports in any only agreement. "If you don't want this that's perfectly fine Your father and don't ned me like arranged marriages Why should my deagher carry the

ongway

she wild

though she felt unable to get does

your father forn the Mitchell family

Ableson After all, it was Ableson who saved Fran's father, not

gave a small rod and said, "Thanks, Mom Honestly, I thought you

sake before"

business The Mitchell family has taken a mudden interest in you Before you came back, they never breathed a word of this matter. But now, just days after your return,

bedroom door had been

Rosie overheard the entire conversation. Her eyebrows shot up in disbelief she couldn't help but think that Brenna was out of her

crept onto her face. This could work out perfectly. With Brenna

her mother approve if

Ethan?

her mother agreed, then surely

her with a surge of excitement. She thought she could finally have a chance to marry