The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 781:

She shifted her attention to Brenna, her tone softening. “You, on the other hand, are nothing like that. You’ve always been kind, even when the Barrett family treated you horribly. You never held a grudge. It’s no wonder even Elsa’s own son finds her difficult.”

As Brenna drove, she replied, “Yeah, Elsa is mean, but in Vanland, people still think she’s a good person. Just recently, the video of her stirring up trouble for me at school went viral. Everyone blamed me at first—until Ethan had someone break it down frame by frame. That was when the truth came out. I didn’t push Elsa. She fell on purpose. Only then did people start to see who she really was.”

Ellie tilted her head. “Ethan always defends you. He’s clear-headed enough to see through her. Still, dealing with a mother-in-law like that won’t be easy for you.”

She checked her phone and saw the time—it was nearly noon. “Let’s grab something to eat,” she said.

In the back seat, Patrick finally looked up from his game, his expression earnest. “I want seafood. You and Dad ditched me for your honeymoon, so you owe me something tasty.”

playful look.

“Mommy, Brenna’s chef makes the best

place, he definitely put on a little weight. Thiago and you are both bad

her son’s cheek a playful pinch. “All right, I’ll do as you say. Once we’re

he nodded with excitement. “Mommy, you’re the best! I love

make you live on bread every day? That’s not fair. The way you say it, it sounds like I’ve

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made a face. “But it’s true! The food at Brenna’s place is what I call real food. You have no idea how good

“Look at that. Just one month living with you, and he has already fallen in love with your place. I’ve

returned home, she noticed several invitation cards laid out on the