Chapter 53

Simone’s eyes widened in surprise. “Why did you give her such a large sum of money?”

Bennett interjected, “We have been indebted to her for many years. She’s a young woman, and life hasn’t been easy for her. What’s the harm in giving her some extra money? You spend more than that on Carmella’s clothes every year.”

Simone looked away guiltily. “I’m just worried that she’ll waste the money and learn bad habits.”

“She didn’t waste it, nor did she learn any bad habits. Instead, she saved the money to buy you a birthday gift.” Bennett snorted, got up, and left.

Simone felt a bit uneasy and couldn’t tell why. She was just annoyed.

After Estelle finished her class with Henson, Magdalen picked her up at the University of J City’s gate. They went to Magdalen’s private styling room to change clothes before going to the birthday banquet.

While they were on their way, Estelle received a phone call from Harriet. Harriet quickly briefed her on the events that had unfolded at the Copeland family’s residence earlier that day.

responded with a hum to indicate that she

the phone, Magdalen

be laughed at!’ve told you before that your sister is no good, otherwise your birth mother wouldn’t have been so

treats a slut like

she stared out of the car window, her gaze

they arrived, Mrs. Sampson was waiting outside for both of

over and hugged Estelle. “My baby, how

toe, her eyes

knee-length dress, featuring bubble sleeves meticulously chosen by Magdalen.

and lovely. Today, with her hair up and some light makeup,

didn’t like being too intimate with people, but she could never refuse

head to seek help from Magdalen, who leaned against the car

kidnappers wanted

followed the kidnappers’ car to their lair, beat the four men to their knees, and

Sampson family saw Estelle as a lifesaver. They adopted her as a goddaughter and treated her like

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