Chapter 101

“IsoldeverythingIhadtosendhertoschoolandpouredallmymoneyintogettinghertothebigcity,butnowshewon’tevenacknowledgeme.ShesaidIembarrassedherandtold metogobacktothecountryside…”
George sobbed so pitifully that he almost convinced himself His performance deserved an Oscar
The reporters clicked their cameras non stop eager to capture the drama The story of a father abandoned by his foster daughter was the kind of hot topic that guaranteed a juicy headline They all hoped to break the story first The reporters couldn the lp but feel sympathy for George They all began to criticize Wendy How could Wendy be so heartless
In ever believed anyone was born evil in this world until Wendy came along one of them exclaimed
Benny handedGeorgeatissue,hisvoicefilledwithanger.”Thewholereasonwe’reholding thispressconferencetodayistoexposeWendyforwhatshereallyis.Toomanypeoplestilldon’tknowthetruthabouther.Shecan’tjustabandonherfosterfatherlikethis–shehastotakeresponsibilityforhim!”
Georgewipedhisfacewiththetissue,aslysmilecreepingacrosshisface.EvenwithStanleyprotectingher,he wassureWendywouldn’tbeabletoescapehim.
Lilian and Jessica exchanged a knowing glance both of them smug and satisfied
Harryhadn’tshownup.HefiguredthispressconferencewouldbeenoughtodealwithWendy.Hehadothermatterstoattendtowithsomeexecutivesand hadheadedtoafancyhotelfordinner.Allhehad todonowwaswaitforLilian’sgoodnews.
Lilian put on a pained expression and spoke with feigned regret I owe you allan apology Wendy is my daughter and it s because I failed as a mother that she s caused such a negative impact I m not a good mother
Jessicaimmediately steppedintodefendher.”Mom,it’snotyourfault.”
ThereportersquicklyralliedtoLilian’sside.”Mrs.Crone,you’re agreatmother.JustlookathowwellyouraisedJessica.”
Mrs Crone Wendy is just a born troublemaker No matter how you raise her it s hopeless
Liliansmiledslylytoherself,knowingshe’djustused Wendy’sdownfalltobuildherownimageastheperfectmother.
Then Benny said The press conference has already started yet Wendy hasn t shown up I bets he s too scared to face us She s guilty that s why
Before anyone could react a clear calm voice cut through the tension Mr Gondal e are you talking about me
Everyone turned to see Wendy standing at the door a graceful figure that seemed to glow She had come
Andshehadcomealone.
Wendy walked confidently toward the front and the reporters quickly made way for her She stood directly in front of Benny
Benny scowled Wendy how dare you show up here
Wendy raised an eyebrow her expression both sharp and playful Mr Gondal e you seem confused Do you want me to come or not Which is it
“Youlittle…”Bennywasfurious,hisface turningred.Wendyhadmanagedtogetunderhisskintimeandtime
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Lilian smiled a sense of satisfaction washing over her We rk ly showing up was perfect She quickly signaled George with a look
George reached out to grab Wendy calling out Wendy
Wendy turned to him her eyes as cold as ice Don t touch me with your filthy hands I can t stand it
George froze taken a back
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Lilian immediately fanned the flames of emotion Wendy at a time like this how can you still be so cruel to your foster father
Jessica added Wendy you need to apologize to him right now and take him back home with you Benny snapped Wendy you re awful
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Thereportersswarmed around,theircamerasflashing.”We’veseenitallwithourowneyes!Wendy,yourtruefaceishideous.We’reexposingyourightnow!”
Stanley and Nathan had just entered the room when they saw the chaos Wendy was being cornered
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