The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 662

The sting on her cheek was burning, but suddenly, Leda had a new idea.

Right in front of everyone, she collapsed dramatically to the floor, clutching her face and wailing, "Ms. Carmichael, how could you hit me? Even if I accidentally knocked over the cake, you can't just slap me!"

Her voice rang out loud and shrill, her cries exaggerated and desperate, drawing a crowd almost instantly.

People began murmuring, each with their own reaction.

"Wow, and here I thought the Saunders family's heiress was some kind of saint. Turns out she's an abuser at heart. Who hits someone over a piece of cake?"

"It was just an accident-a cake can be replaced! But hitting someone? That's completely out of line."

In the midst of lively conversation with a few guests, Hilda heard the commotion. Her brow furrowed as she made her way over.

and couldn't

in Hilda's voice, Leda felt a surge of satisfaction. She'd always known Ms. Saunders cared about her. So what if

treated Leda almost like her own child, covering all her expenses every year. Every summer, Leda would stay with Ms. Saunders for weeks at a time; once, Hilda had even

all that love, surely that wouldn't change just because her real daughter had come

most pitiful face, Leda sniffled and complained to Hilda, "Ms. Saunders, I'm so sorry. I accidentally knocked the cake

voice, "She got really mad and slapped me.

fault,” Leda added quickly, as if defending Citrine, though her tone

petty drama was nothing new.

Leda was her

er best friend's

grow up. After

those years ago

visited to comfort her. Hilda bad always remembered that kindness, and, at her friend's