Chapter 430

The Global Harmony Medical Institute was an imposing building, styled to echo the grandeur of old-world architecture, and exuded both luxury and authority.
Anastasia was there to check in for the term. Once she’d finished the paperwork, she was free to leave-no classes today, no need to socialize. She didn’t bother seeking anyone out. As soon as her registration was confirmed, she headed straight for the exit.
After all, her husband was still waiting for her outside.
As she stepped out, she caught a glimpse of Lauren being ushered into the Brennan family’s car. They didn’t even bother taking her inside the Institute; the paparazzi that had been swarming the entrance were starting to disperse.
Narrowing her eyes, Anastasia watched the Brennan car drive away. Then, flanked by security, she made her way back to Harrison’s waiting car.
“All done, sweetheart. Let’s go home,” she said, her face lighting up as soon as she saw him. Fınd the newest release on.net
“Everything settled?” Harrison’s stern features softened the moment she returned to his side. He squeezed her delicate hand, their fingers fitting together as if by instinct.
“All done!” Anastasia nodded.
Harrison looked up at the driver. “Let’s head back.”
The car pulled away from the curb.
Harrison gave her hand another squeeze, his voice calm but laced with a hint of warning. “Lauren left with the Brennans.”
Anastasia immediately understood his meaning. Today’s scene at the Institute’s gates had caused a public embarrassment for Lauren. In the end, Lauren hadn’t even set foot inside-she’d simply been whisked away, forced to retreat.
With Lauren sent home in disgrace, was it possible she wouldn’t go crying to the family?
Harrison was worried the Brennans might try to defend Lauren and blame Anastasia, which could upset her. He was giving her a gentle heads-up, so she’d be prepared.
But Anastasia just let out a dismissive huff and leaned against his shoulder, utterly unfazed. “If she wants to complain, let her. Did I do anything so terrible? So what if my grandfather doesn’t acknowledge me? Am I not even allowed to say I’m my mother’s daughter?”
If Lauren really made a fuss over something so trivial, she’d only end up making herself look ridiculous.
Thinking about the personalities in the Brennan family, Anastasia’s eyes narrowed, an almost imperceptible spark lighting in her gaze.
All these years, she’d never gone back to fight for her place. Lauren had probably gotten complacent, forgotten her own standing, and overlooked a crucial fact-
Even if the Brennans refused to recognize her, blood ties weren’t so easily severed.
Harrison pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, a fleeting chill in his eyes as he whispered, “I won’t let anyone hurt you, Ana.”
Anastasia’s heart fluttered. She beamed up at him, her trust in him absolute. “I know.”
Harrison’s mention of Lauren reminded her of something. She pulled out her phone, eager to check the fallout.
Time to see the results. With all those reporters outside the Institute, the internet had to be buzzing right now.
The headlines did not disappoint.
She’d accomplished exactly what she set out to do-now, when people talked about “divine healer Cecilia Brennan’s daughter,” no one thought of Lauren. Everyone knew it was Anastasia.
Her mother’s identity was something she’d always kept to herself; those in the know had never gone public, which allowed Lauren to bask in the spotlight for years. But now that Anastasia had spoken up, the internet had done its digging, and the Fairhaven elite were only too happy to watch the drama unfold. After all, it wasn’t a secret-so why keep up the pretense?
Now everyone knew the truth: Cecilia’s real daughter was Anastasia.
And Lauren? She was just a girl the Brennans had adopted from an orphanage.