-Matriarch Farrell: “I asked my assistant to investigate, and he took the photo.”
Kathryn wanted to pick up the photos and examine them again, but Matriarch Farrell cautioned her, “You are not married yet, so do not look at those photos. There is no need to strain your eyes.”
Kathryn responded, “I’m almost 30 years old, so I can’t shield myself from this. But I’ll wait until I finish my marshmallows and candied haws, or I might vomit.”
Matriarch Farrell: “…”
“Mom, I took a quick look just now. The photo was incredibly clear. Did Shiloh intentionally open the window for others to take pictures? I suspect she might have anticipated that you would investigate her, so she allowed your people to capture clear images. If someone truly has an affair, they would keep it a secret. I think Shiloh did this on purpose because she wants revenge. If it had been kept hidden, you wouldn’t have known.”
Matriarch Farrell replied coldly, “Whether she acted intentionally or unintentionally, I cannot let her off the hook for such actions.”
With bitterness, Matriarch Farrell added, “Your father can’t let go of her either. I never expected Shiloh to behave this way. I’ve loved her for over twenty years in vain. I only have one daughter, and I was unaware that she wasn’t my biological child. Although I felt she was different in many ways, I didn’t think much of it.
I cared for her deeply and invested all my efforts into raising her, yet her performance has always been disappointing. I believed it was due to your father’s genes that the daughter I bore didn’t measure up to the standards of a Farrell family girl. Who knew she was an imposter?”
“She should have been expelled long ago. The Farrell family should no longer have her. I was wrong!”
Matriarch Farrell acknowledged that her decision had been a mistake.
Kathryn said, “Mom, it’s understandable that you did
“You’ve raised her for over 20 years, after all. The bond between a mother and daughter cannot be undone overnight.”
Matriarch Farrell said, “Kathryn, I realize I haven’t treated you well these past two years. Have you ever voiced any complaints about me?”
Kathryn, having consumed most of the marshmallows, had transformed her face into a spotted cat once more. Matriarch Farrell couldn’t help but laugh and remarked, “You really don’t eat gracefully; look at you—turning into a spotted cat again while being teased by others. I noticed, but I didn’t catch the joke.”
Many people looked down on Kathryn, the true young mistress of the Farrell family, simply because she had grown up in the countryside.
They often said that even though she was the legitimate daughter of the Farrell family, she was still a country bumpkin who had never experienced the world.
At social gatherings, Kathryn tended to focus solely on eating and drinking. While she occasionally chatted with familiar executives, most of her time was spent at the buffet. Her evening dresses were quite ordinary, unlike those of girls raised in wealth. When compared to the daughters of affluent families, Kathryn truly seemed like a country bumpkin.
Kathryn replied, “Mom, I don’t have to pretend with you. I know you’re tough on me and constantly scold me to push me to improve, but it doesn’t work. I don’t blame you.”
Matriarch Farrell responded happily, “You are indeed my biological daughter.”
Although they had never seen eye to eye before, her return allowed Matriarch Farrell to understand her intentions.
This represents the unspoken bond of blood ties.
Matriarch Farrell then offered a tissue to Kathryn.
“Here, use this to wipe your face.”
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“Thank you, Mom. Are you hungry? I can go downstairs and bring you some food, or we could go down together and have a meal,” Kathryn offered.
After munching on a candied haw, Matriarch Farrell replied, “You can bring some food to me later. I don’t want to go downstairs.”
Kathryn urged, “Mom, please don’t be upset. It’s not worth getting angry over people who don’t matter.”
After a long silence, Matriarch Farrell sighed and said, “Kathryn, you have never experienced love and are not a mother, so you cannot fully grasp my disappointment and anger in this situation.”
“I wish I could remain unaffected, but I can’t. I’m upset and it’s impacting me. One of them is the adopted daughter I once cherished, and the other is my son, born after a ten-month pregnancy. As for your dad… I admit that my feelings for him aren’t very strong. I married him to have an heir, but after decades of marriage, with children and grandchildren now, how could I not be furious after discovering his infidelity?”