George turned to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHold on!\u201d Benny called out, stopping him in his tracks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
George paused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny glared at Wendy, his voice laced with anger. \u201cWendy are you even human? He\u2019s your adoptive father, and you won\u2019t even acknowledge him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The other rich heirs, standing behind Benny, joined in, their voices full of disdain.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWendy, it\u2019s bad enough that you come from such a lowly background, but now you\u2019re showing your true colors. You\u2019re selfish and heartless, and you only care about money!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow could Mr. Hawk marry someone like you? You\u2019re nothing but a stain on his life!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone turned their blame on Wendy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Standing next to Benny, Jessica smiled smugly, clearly pleased with the situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cecelia opened her mouth to speak, but Wendy grabbed her arm, stopping her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Lilian stepped forward, her tone dripping with false sincerity. \u201cWendy, you\u2019re in the wrong here. George is your adoptive father. You should take him home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian and Jessica had clearly expected Wendy to stay quiet about George\u2019s past actions. They knew that most girls, when hurt, would choose to keep their suffering hidden, swallowing their pain without revealing the truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was Lilian\u2019s cruel plan\u2013she wanted George to haunt Wendy for the rest of her life. She wanted Wendy to live in darkness forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s clear, piercing gaze fell on Lilian\u2019s face. \u201cDid you bring him here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian didn\u2019t answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s lips curved into a cold smile, but her eyes remained unyielding. \u201cSo, you know everything, don\u2019t you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian had abandoned her in the countryside, never once bothering to check on her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy had once wondered if Lilian was unaware of everything. But today, she knew for sure\u2013Lilian knew exactly what had happened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian was fully aware of everything Wendy had endured in the countryside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cecelia, trembling with rage, stepped forward and shouted at Lilian, \u201cSo you knew everything all along! And you still brought this monster here to torment Wendy? What kind of mother are you? You\u2019re not just biased\u2013you\u2019re worse than an animal! The heavens are watching, and one day, you\u2019ll get what\u2019s coming to you, you evil woman!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian\u2019s face darkened at Cecelia\u2019s words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica stepped up, her tone mocking. \u201cWendy, are you seriously going to ignore your adoptive father like this?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny and the other rich heirs closed in, aligning with Jessica. \u201cWendy, you\u2019re unbelievable!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Wendy\u2019s eyes, cold as ice, gleamed with an intense, sharp light. \u201cCecelia, let\u2019s go.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cecelia shot them all a defiant glare before following Wendy out the door.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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+25 BONUS\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 82\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica, in a far better mood now, turned to Benny. \u201cBenny, what\u2019s wrong with Wendy? Her adoptive father raised her, and she has no gratitude at all.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny\u2019s face twisted with disgust. \u201cJessica, you\u2019re too kind. If Wendy had even a fraction of the goodness you have, she might be a decent person. I\u2019m telling Stanley and Nathan about this. They\u2019ll surely hate her, too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Jessica smiled, her lips curling in satisfaction. \u201cYou\u2019re the Best, Benny.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny grinned. \u201cI\u2019m just waiting for the day I get to toast to your wedding with Stanley.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Benny, followed by the other heirs, left, and Jessica felt a sense of accomplishment. Her goal for the day had been achieved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian turned to George, noticing how he still stared in the direction Wendy had gone, his expression full of lewd intent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lilian smiled. \u201cGeorge, you seem so fixated on Wendy. If you really want her, you\u2019d better find a way to get her. You wouldn\u2019t want to fail, would you? After all, Wendy blinded you ten years ago.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
George sneered, \u201cI\u2019ll make sure to get my revenge for that. Don\u2019t worry. She\u2019s got something in her past that I can hold over her head. She won\u2019t dare defy me!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lateefa Khanam is a contemporary romance author celebrated for her emotionally rich storytelling and unforgettable characters. Blending passion with heart-felt realism, her novels often explore themes of second chances, unspoken desires, and the quiet strength of love that grows through struggle.<\/p>\n
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