Chapter 315
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Setting a bowl of oatmeal down on Naomi’s nightstand, Fional prompted gently, “Ms. Naomi, you have
to eat something. My sources told me that the Quinnells’ long-lost daughter grew up in a mountain
village.”
There was contempt in Fiona’s voice as she continued, “She was one of the kidnapping victims
rescued from Havenlight County. No proper young lady has ever come from an impoverished place like
that. So don’t worry, Ms. Naomi, you’ve already won by upbringing alone.”
Upon hearing this, Naomi finally poked her head out from underneath
her covers. She muttered, “Aunt Fiona, once you leave this bedroom, make sure to never repeat what
you just told me. You don’t want anyone hearing you insult the Quinnells’ biological daughter.”
“I’m just stating facts, Ms. Naomi. You and that wench are from t different worlds. She’s a young lady in
name only, but a philistine
upbringing,” Fiona pointed out. ↑
Relieved that Naomi had finally spoken, she went on to say, “Just wai and see. Even if she were
reunited with the Quinnells, it would take a
lot more than a fancy last name for her to fit into high society. You know how vicious the elite crowd can
be. They certainly won’t go easy
on a bumpkin.”
Naomi stirred the oatmeal as she took in Fiona’s words of comfort,
contemplating. “Aunt Fiona, your prejudice toward the young lady will
put my parents in a hard place.”
Fiona sighed. “You’re too kind for your own good, Ms. Naomi. You
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may wish to be friends with this bumpkin, but what about her? She’d probably want you to disappear.”
Her voice grew louder at the thought of this. “Why, I bet she’s already told Mr. Quinnell to send you
packing!
“Aunt Fiona!” Naomi stopped Fiona’s ranting and warned softly,” That’s enough badm*uthing. Now, why
don’t you help me prepare at welcoming gift for her? We can think of it as a present from a
younger sister.”
Fiona was obliging as ever to Naomi. When she saw the dark look in the latter’s eyes, she immediately
said, “Right away.”
Meanwhile, things were getting lively at the Quinnell residence. Shane, in particular, looked like he had
looted an entire mall.
He went up to Fabian and asked, “Dad, when’s our little princess.
getting here? Look at all the stuff I bought her.”
After that, he gestured for the men to bring the haul into the house.
can’t wait for her to see all this.”
“Instead of going on mindless shopping sprees, I suggest you think about how you’re going to tell our
little princess that you’ve adopted another daughter,” Fabian countered sarcastically. He never liked
Shane’s indecisiveness.
Shane paused before saying quietly, “I’m sure our little princess will
understand.”
“What are you saying?” Fabian nearly sputtered in disbelief. “That you’re not going to send Naomi
packing even though your long-lost daughter is finally coming home?”
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“Why should Naomi have to go?” Shane argued, his emotions riding. high. “Dad, we took in Naomi as a
child. I would think we have a moral obligation to at least let her stay with the family.”
Fabian narrowed his eyes. “I had no qualms sponsoring her when your first suggested it years ago, and
I’m more than willing to help pave her way to a bright future. But do you seriously expect your daughter
to understand your decision to let Naomi stay with us?
“This isn’t a swapped-at-birth story, Shane. Your daughter was kidnapped and suffered all these years.
How would she feel if she came home and found out her parents adopted a daughter to take her
place?”
He was so mad that his hands trembled. He thought Shane would at least have some good sense
when it came to matters like these.
But to his chagrin, Shane still argued, “Dad, that’s not what I’m saying I just think that it’s going to hurt
Naomi’s feelings if we send her
packing now.
“She’s been recognized as our adopted daughter all her life. What wil she do if you cast her out of the
family?”
Fabian pointed out grimly, “So what you’re saying is, it’s not good enough for me to sponsor Naomi’s
studies and help her build a better
life for herself?
“She can go anywhere in the world and choose to do whatever work she wants. But because I won’t let
her stay in our family, I’ve as good as thrown her out on the streets? She was never part of our family in
the first place!”
Flying into a rage, Fabian kicked Shane’s leg and roared, “Take your
things and get out of this house! My granddaughter will not have an incompetent moron like you for a
father!”
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