Chapter 32 “Yvonne, is that true?” Teresa asked, shocked. “You don’t believe a word your own daughter says, but you’ll believe anything a stranger tells you. Are you out of your mind?” Yvonne snapped, the words a release for all the pain Yvonne had endured. “Yvonne, I Teresa looked moved
Chapter 31 Yvonne was driven to school in an old, black Toyota SUV. It was over ten years old and the most ‘modest’ vehicle in the Spencer family’s garage. The driver, clearly on purpose, chose the most congested route. After nearly three hours in traffic, they finally arrived at the
Chapter 30 She had been slapped, her face swollen, pushed into a pool, and nearly drowned, yet Yvonne faced no punishment at all. How could this be? “Queena, go back to your room for now,” George said, his face dark as he waved a dismissive hand. The maid prepared the
Chapter 29 When George heard that Yvonne had pushed his precious Queena into the pool, he was so enraged that he hurled the porcelain cup in his hand across the room. If Yvonne hadn’t dodged, it would have shattered against her head. “You heartless monster!” he roared. “You tried to
Chapter 28 She blocked Yvonne’s path, her voice dripping with moral superiority. “Yvonne, you’ve gone too far. Matt only gave you a necklace like mine because he feels sorry for you. You should be grateful, not throw it in the pool and trample all over his good intentions p> Yvonne’s
Chapter 27 She couldn’t believe it. After all her schemes to frame Yvonne and drive a wedge between them, Matthew was still defending her. The bond they had forged through hardship was clearly stronger than she’d thought. If she had known Matthew would make such a comeback, she never would
Chapter 26 “I was so young and silly back then,” Queena said, her large, dewy eyes looking up at him with a shy, demure expression. “I must have caused you so much trouble p> “Not at all. You were adorable,” Matthew replied with a warm smile, his gaze on Queena
Chapter 25 “Did you get the gift? Are you over your tantrum now?” Matthew’s voice was cool, devoid of patience or warmth. Yvonne had no patience for him either. “Gift?” she shot back sarcastically. “You mean the freebie that came with the necklace you bought for Queena p> Silence on
Chapter 24 When Matthew was broke and destitute, Queena never mentioned anything about being “childhood sweethearts.” Now that he was a billionaire, suddenly their feelings were “deep.” And they wanted her to graciously step aside and bless the union of a cheater and a homewrecker. The Spencers were truly something
Chapter 23 She walked into the villa, her bag in hand. The entire family of four was gathered in the living room. The coffee table was piled high with expensive gift boxes, all clearly from Matthew. A flamboyant ruby necklace was already fastened around Queena’s neck. Teresa was smiling as
Chapter 22 “I just got back yesterday. I thought I’d stop by to see you and Mrs. Jones.” The man’s voice was a low, magnetic baritone, as rich and deep as a cello. Yvonne’s fingers froze on the pages of the album. Her heart hammered against her ribs as if
Chapter 21 “Who is it?” a deep male voice called from the direction of the stairs. Yvonne instinctively turned to see her father, Bruce Jones, descending from the second floor. He was a frugal man, wearing his police uniform year-round as if it were his only set of clothes. Compared
Chapter 20 Teresa had intended to scold Yvonne, but as she stood in the nearly empty room, looking at the handful of plain clothes in the walk-in closet, her anger melted away, replaced by a pang of guilt. She let out a heavy sigh, took Yvonne’s hand, and said, “Are
Chapter 19 “If you can’t speak like a decent human being, then don’t speak at all,” she said coldly. “Tell the Smith family I’ll see them in court p> “You insolent whelp!” George roared, pounding his fist on the table. Yvonne ignored him and stood to leave, but Teresa blocked
Chapter 18 Teresa’s gaze shifted to Yvonne, now filled with suspicion. Yvonne met her stare without flinching, her voice laced with sarcasm. “Fighting? Who needs to learn?” She pointed a finger at Queena. “Her biological mother… in the sweltering summer, she’d make me stand under the blazing sun. If I
Chapter 17 She didn’t stop her. Instead, she hauled the half-drowned Daisy out of the water and efficiently ripped the dress off her body. Daisy screamed in terror, but Yvonne dragged her out of the room and threw her directly into the crowded living room below. Queena was already there,
Chapter 16 Daisy already had her phone up, filming their faces up close. Yvonne let out a disdainful scoff and shoved the two girls away. Then, in one fluid motion, she snatched Daisy’s phone, grabbed a handful of her hair, and slammed her head down into the basin full of
Chapter 15 “Ah!” Teresa shrieked in pain. To make matters worse, she stepped back directly onto a piece of shattered porcelain. The sharp shard pierced through the thin leather sole of her slipper and embedded itself in the arch of her foot. Teresa’s face contorted in a mask of agony.
Chapter 14 Yvonne saw right through Teresa’s hesitation and couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. They were all bullies who only backed down when faced with someone stronger. After breakfast, the Spencers had visitors. Teresa’s three card-playing friends, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Ward, had arrived, bringing their daughters with
Chapter 13 The breakfast spread was lavish, with various options to suit everyone’s tastes. “Aren’t there any of those raviolis this morning?” Jeffrey asked, frowning slightly as he surveyed the table. “No, sir,” a maid replied timidly. “If you’d like some, I can make them tomorrow p> “Never mind. Yours