The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 666

What... what on earth was happening?

All of her things were gone.

Leda's mind raced. A sudden thought struck her, draining the color from her face —but she quickly forced herself to calm down, smoothing her expression until it was perfectly composed.

Of course. That's right. Her adoptive parents, the Marshalls, had always doted on her, eager to please her, desperate for her approval. Even if Hilda had told them what happened today, they'd never believe it. They loved her too much.

That explained it-why her bedroom had been emptied out.

They must be planning to redecorate, to surprise her with something special. Yes, that had to be it.

With this comforting thought, Leda waited, pacing and glancing at the clock until six-then seven-when finally, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall came home.

The moment she saw them, Leda rushed over, flinging herself into their arms.

"Mom, Dad, you're finally home! I missed you so much," she whimpered, clinging to them, her voice trembling as she tried to sound as pitiful as possible.

In the past, her little acts of affection would have melted the Marshalls' hearts, making them eager to give her the very best the world had to offer.

the charm, neither Mr. nor Mrs. Marshall said

tightened her grip on them, as

harshly pried her

She looked up at them, her voice barely more than a whisper. “Did I do something wrong? Why are

by her tears. Now, Mrs. Marshall looked at her with

Mrs. Marshall slapped Leda hard across the face. Her voice was cold as ice. "You're worse than a stray off the street. All these years, our love

threw it

she pushed Leda sharply to the floor, her face twisted

Leda was

w once loved her so

died for

like

She couldn't leave. She couldn't

the cold, the constant

dropped to her knees

you. If you throw me out, where

Mr. Marshall stepped

where you go, but you're leaving now. Get out of my house," he said, voice

"We have a new member joining our family today. Don't