Chapter 2:
Once Harlee was out of sight, Liam let out a sigh and turned to Averie.
“We raised her.”
“She’s leaving everything she’s ever known.
Don’t be too harsh on her.”
“Harsh? Come on!” Averie shot back.
“Her worthless parents might have switched babies on purpose to make our precious daughter suffer. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil.
How could I possibly feel sorry for Harlee?”
Harlee took the side exit, trying to steer clear of the banquet hall altogether.
Adelina caught up with her, wearing a sugary smile.
“Harlee, I really need to apologize about my thing with Collin. I know you were supposed to marry him, but he just fell head over heels for me.” It felt less like an apology and more like a brag.
Collin George came from a powerful family that matched the Gills.
He had been engaged to Harlee, but now, with everything that had happened, the future bride had changed.
“Collin has always been so sweet and caring.
Honestly, I hate to flaunt our love in front of you, but he can’t help it.
Harlee, I hope this hasn’t upset you too much,” Adelina said, feigning concern.
Harlee raised her eyebrows, wearing an indifferent smile.
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“Watching two fools date is hilarious. Why would I be upset?”
Daughter and the Vicious…
“Harlee!” Adelina shouted, her face bright red with anger.
Harlee had just insulted her and Collin. Such audacity!
Harlee’s grin widened.
“You and Collin are just perfect together. One kicks people when they’re down, and the other follows the money.”
Adelina had just returned to the Gill family for only three days, and Collin appeared to already be smitten.
Harlee found it all hilarious. Just as Adelina was about to lose her temper and hurl insults at Harlee, she noticed Averie coming down the stairs. In an instant, Adelina pressed her lips together, tears threatening to spill from her eyes as she adopted a pitiful expression. She quickly wiped away her fake tears.
Averie took in the scene, her anger boiling over. She hurried over and yelled, “Harlee, it’s unsurprising that your biological parents are impoverished, rustic individuals. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Your lack of manners is quite apparent! You couldn’t leave without taking one last jab at Adelina? Should I just throw you out?”
“No manners? Maybe it’s because that’s the way you raised me,” Harlee shot back, her smile dripping with sarcasm.
Harlee had never met her real parents. When Averie claimed that Harlee lacked manners after so many years of living with the Gills, she was actually insulting the Gill family.
Averie had never seen Harlee so sharp-tongued before. She pressed her hand to her chest, as if she might faint from anger.
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