Chapter 278:

Tyrone’s departure after saying his piece was swift and marked by frustration, leaving Kallie feeling cornered and conflicted.

Determined to seek advice, Kallie planned to consult with Ewing, hoping to communicate her unease about the banquet and the implications it might have concerning her place in the family. She feared inadvertently taking the spot that might not rightfully be hers.

The following day, before Kallie could reach out to Ewing, Abram and his family intercepted her.

Abram’s and Klein’s smiles were cordial, yet they failed to mask the underlying formality.

Kallie mirrored their politeness with a constrained smile of her own and attempted to excuse herself.

“Kallie,” Klein interjected, his tone warm, blocking her path.

Facing Klein, Kallie’s expression turned frosty, signaling her discomfort.

Klein with a professional detachment, “Is there something I can help you with, Mr.

right. We should have been more considerate of your

of his hands, two individuals appeared, carefully placing gift boxes in front of

encouraging Kallie to take

sigh. “You don’t seem to like us. It’s my fault. If these gifts don’t appeal to you, I can

subtle hint of manipulation, suggesting that

response but sensing that words might

air,

stunningly crafted dress, and the

in with a cutting remark, “These

disapproving glance. “Klein, you have never given me such a wonderful gift. Why would you present something so precious to Kallie right upon

helplessness. “You have been living with us since you were a child and have everything you need. But Kallie has endured so much on her own. It’s only right that we give her

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