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?”

Her parents loved her deeply, but there was always a distance between them she

disconnection.

remained calm

her daughter the best and treat her well. She said, "Earlier, Ethan's father called your dad. They talked about the

She was certain it was Ethan's idea. After their argument earlier today, 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

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

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

ongway

she wild

stir in her chest Even though she felt unable to get does to her mother, she genuinely appreciated that selle teen trying to

Giselle continued, "Then I'll have your father forn the Mitchell family down. If the Mitchell

they can go to Ableson After all, it was Ableson who saved

and said, "Thanks, Mom Honestly, I thought you might pressure

sake before"

reached over and gently patted her hand "Of course not The Harper family doesn't need to trade a daughter to advance our 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, they are bringing it up

bedroom door had

just outside, Rosie overheard the entire conversation. Her eyebrows shot up in disbelief she couldn't help

work out perfectly. With Brenna rejecting the she could

that moment, a sudden thought struck her. Would her mother approve if she talked to

Ethan?

then surely Ethan

surge of excitement. She