Faith agreed without a moment\u2019s hesitation. \u201cOf course, Uncle Thatch. I\u2019ll wire it to you later.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She then turned her attention back to Haskell, who hadn\u2019t moved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHaskell, Uncle Thatch told me what happened with Valeria,\u201d she said, her voice dripping with false sympathy. \u201cWhatever she did wrong, she\u2019s still his daughter. You can\u2019t just cast her out. A\u00a0<\/p>\n
punishment should be enough, don\u2019t you think?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell let out a soft chuckle. \u201cYou\u2019ve just reminded me. I should have been more thorough. Then she wouldn\u2019t be here now, parading around in front of me with you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he spoke, a flicker of killing intent sharpened his calm gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Valeria gritted her teeth, glaring at him. \u201cYou think I\u2019m still afraid of you, Haskell?\u201d she shouted, though a tremor of fear ran through her voice. \u201cFaith is protecting me now! You can\u2019t touch me anymore!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Faith stepped in smoothly. \u201cHaskell, even if you refuse to acknowledge Valer\u00eda as your sister, I\u2019ve always wanted one. So, I\u2019ve decided to adopt her as my own. Any objections?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell laughed outright. \u201cBe my guest, if you\u2019re not afraid of inviting trouble into your life. I don\u2019t even want to acknowledge Thatch as my father, let alone the illegitimate daughter he secretly had.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He then looked directly at Thatch, ignoring his darkening expression. \u201cHave you forgotten that Grandpa already threw Valeria out of this family? Are you so eager to be kicked out yourself that you\u2019d dare bring her back here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thatch clutched Valeria\u2019s hand tightly. \u201cI brought her back to show you that even without your help, I can ensure she continues to live a life of luxury.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked down at Valeria with paternal affection. \u201cDon\u2019t worry. Dad will find a way to bring you back into the Palmer family, properly and honorably.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Valeria nodded obediently, her eyes shining with trust. \u201cI know you will, Dad. And with Faith\u2019s help, I\u2019m sure you can do it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thatch turned back to Faith. \u201cI\u2019ll take Valeria to get settled in, then.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Faith then motioned to her driver. \u201cLloyd, please take my uncle and his daughter to the place l arranged.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, miss,\u201d Lloyd replied respectfully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Lloyd had driven away with Thatch and Valeria, Faith refocused on Haskell, a triumphant smile spreading across her face. \u201cShall we, Haskell?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without waiting for a reply, she began to walk alongside his wheelchair. \u201cIt\u2019s been so long since I\u2019ve had a proper stroll through the old estate. Your engagement party was far too chaotic. I came back today specifically to soak in the atmosphere again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She glanced down at Haskell\u2019s almost perfect profile, her smile widening. \u201cAfter all, it won\u2019t be long before my family is the one living here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:18\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 384\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell remained unperturbed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful day,\u201d he remarked lightly. \u201cPerfect for daydreaming.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Faith\u2019s smile vanished. \u201cHow can you be so calm?\u201d she snapped. \u201cDo you honestly still believe you have any chance of becoming the heir to the Palmer family?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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