Chapter 370:
“Sylvia, are you alright? Are you hurt?” Cecily’s voice trembled with anxiety.
Sylvia sobbed, “Mom, my stomach…”
Cecily helped Sylvia to her feet and then whirled around to glare at Elena, her teeth clenched in fury. “You little wretch, how dare you push Sylvia? You have such a wicked heart! If anything happens to Sylvia’s unborn baby, I won’t let you off the hook!”
Turning back to Sylvia, Cecily softened her voice reassuringly. “Sylvia, don’t be afraid. Your dad and I will stand by you.”
In response, Sylvia said nothing, merely continuing to cry while dramatically clutching her stomach.
Benjamin’s face darkened with a disapproving frown as he scolded Elena sternly, “You were raised by us, and now that you’ve reconnected with your wealthy birth family, you…”
“You want to kick us aside. Today, you lay hands on Sylvia. If you don’t give us an explanation, you won’t leave here!”
Elena narrowed her eyes. So, this was their plan all along. Her eyes grew colder than winter frost, her expression becoming an unreadable mask as she probed, “What kind of explanation do you want?”
Curiosity stirred within Elena as she waited to see what endgame the Reed family intended with this transparent play-acting.
“We raised you, so it’s only fair you give us half of the Harper family’s property as repayment,” Benjamin replied.
Benjamin spoke with a sense of righteousness, as though he was showing remarkable generosity by not claiming the entire Harper family’s wealth. In fact, he truly believed he was being generous. Having raised Elena, he felt entitled to everything the Harper family had.
Gazing at Elena, Benjamin said, “Do you realize the expense involved in raising a child? Cecily and I have always cared for you well. The finest education, clothes, and jewelry you enjoyed were thanks to our efforts. Now that you’re an adult, your focus shouldn’t be solely on your pleasures. It’s time to think about giving back.”
Sylvia interjected, “Ever since Elena reunited with the Harper family, she hasn’t once visited us. It seems she thinks Foiclens is beneath her and doesn’t want to associate with us. Dad, it seems she has no intention of looking after you and Mom in your later years.”
The wedding’s attendees were all locals from Foiclens. When Sylvia’s accusations echoed in the room, they turned to Elena with expressions full of disdain. To them, it seemed people from Klathe felt superior. After reconnecting with the Harper family, Elena looked down on those who had raised her.
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A guest said, “Indeed. Elena ought to be thankful. With the Harper family’s wealth, repaying the Reed family shouldn’t be a problem for her.”
“Exactly. Without the Reed family’s care, she wouldn’t enjoy the luxurious life she leads today.”
“The Harper family, being among Klathe’s elite, can’t even repay the costs of raising Elena to the Reed family?”
“Who knows? It appears the wealthier people are, the more miserly they become.”
“Having raised someone this ungrateful has truly been unfortunate for the Reed family.”
Elena was almost drowned out by the condemnation. Those harsh and hateful looks were openly aimed at her.
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