Larissa confronts her family about the harsh insults and accusations made against her, particularly the claim that her adoptive parents only took her in for inheritance purposes. She suspects that Uncle Paxton and Aunt Vivica influenced these hurtful ideas. Paxton responds with a threatening glare, causing Larissa to seek comfort in Sapphira\u2019s arms. Sapphira firmly supports Larissa, accusing the adopted daughter of provoking Larissa with cruel remarks and revealing a disturbing claim that Larissa was brought back to replace Honora in marrying Haskell.<\/p>\n
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Kiernan, Larissa\u2019s grandfather, demands the truth and is met with silence from Vivica, while Paxton denies the accusation. Honora admits to making the claim out of desperation, wanting to stay but feeling rejected by Larissa. Kiernan sternly reprimands Paxton and Vivica, insisting they discipline their adopted children and warning them not to bring petty disputes to him without facts.<\/p>\n
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Despite the tension, Kiernan orders an apology to Larissa from all involved. While Honora, Vivica, and Paxton apologize sincerely, Leopold initially refuses but eventually mutters a reluctant apology under pressure. Larissa accepts their apologies but makes it clear she wants to sever all ties permanently by signing papers to end their relationship, signaling a decisive and final break after the painful confrontation.<\/p>\n
Larissa put her phone away. \u201cGrandpa, it\u2019s one thing for her to insult me, but she also claimed my parents only adopted me for the inheritance. I suspect that\u2019s an idea Uncle Paxton and Aunt Vivica put in her head.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At this, Paxton\u2019s eyes narrowed into a deadly glare aimed straight at Larissa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t look at me like that, Uncle Paxton. You\u2019re scaring me,\u201d Larissa said, shrinking back into Sapphira\u2019s arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira hugged her tightly, her voice colder than ever. \u201cThe situation is perfectly clear. Your adopted daughter provoked Larissa and said a number of cruel things.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville looked at Honora with disgust. \u201cSapphira and I took Larissa in because we love her, not for any inheritance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira pressed on. \u201cAnd another thing. Your adopted daughter said you brought Larissa back to marry Haskell in her place. Is that true?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hadn\u2019t planned to expose this in front of Kiernan, but after this ugly confrontation, even if Larissa was willing to go through with it, she wouldn\u2019t let her be a silent victim.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs this true?\u201d Kiernan\u2019s face was terrifyingly dark.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica stayed silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton, however, denied it. \u201cOf course not. We had only just learned Larissa was our daughter. How could we have planned for her to marry Haskell in Honora\u2019s place?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen why would Honora say that?\u201d Sapphira challenged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora gritted her teeth and took the blame. \u201cIt was me. I wanted to stay, but Larissa wouldn\u2019t accept me and wanted to drive me out. I said it in a moment of desperation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing this, Kiernan turned his stern gaze back to Paxton and Vivica. \u201cYou two are the ones who need to properly discipline your adopted daughter! And in the future, don\u2019t bother me with these petty squabbles unless you have your facts straight!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Dad,\u201d Paxton said, nodding. \u201cI\u2019ll have a stern talk with both Honora and Leopold.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica was seething with resentment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How could she have known her biological daughter was so cunning? Who would have thought to\u00a0<\/p>\n
record a conversation like that?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa finally emerged from Sapphira\u2019s embrace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis isn\u2019t over yet, is it?\u201d she said to Kiernan. \u201cGrandpa, Uncle Paxton and Aunt Vivica stormed into my home making accusations. It was quite frightening.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe four of you,\u201d Kiernan commanded, \u201cwill apologize to Larissa. Now.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandpa, even if we were wrong first, she shouldn\u2019t have resorted to violence!\u201d Leopold protested. \u201cWhy should we apologize? I refuse!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:20\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 32\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan raised his cane, threatening to strike him. \u201cYou dare defy me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica quickly intervened, then turned to her son. \u201cLeopold, don\u2019t anger your grandpa. Apologize to\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa crossed her arms. \u201cGo on, I\u2019m waiting. You too, Uncle Paxton and Aunt Vivica.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora was the first to speak. \u201cLarissa\u2026 I\u2019m sorry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica, having placated Kiernan, followed suit. \u201cLarissa, I\u2019m sorry. I misunderstood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton swallowed his pride and muttered a stiff, \u201cI\u2019m sorry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only Leopold remained defiant, turning his head away and mumbling a reluctant, \u201cSorry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa adopted a magnanimous air. \u201cSince you\u2019ve apologized, I won\u2019t make things difficult. Now, as we agreed, with this matter settled, I want to sign the papers to sever our relationship. Permanently.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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