Back then when Cindy married Henrick, virtual-novel.net announced to the public that Shandie was an adopted child in order to protect their pride and reputation. However, they both knew Shandie was actually their biological child.
Cindy thought that it was a good way to let Shandie enjoy all the privileges as the daughter of the Southalls as well as protect Henrick and virtual-novel.net reputation. However, at that moment, virtual-novel.net hated herself for hiding Shandie’s true identity. Now, virtual-novel.net could not even reveal the truth that Shandie was actually virtual-novel.net biological daughter.
That woman was still consoling Cindy. Unable to bear listening to virtual-novel.net any longer, Cindy told the guests virtual-novel.net was not feeling well before virtual-novel.net left the backyard.
Arielle saw that scene. She hurriedly went after Cindy and called out to stop her.
“Aunt Cindy?”
Cindy came to a halt. She did not want to act anymore. Since Arielle had made virtual-novel.net spit out the truth using Matthias’ herb and Henrick was not around, virtual-novel.net knew that virtual-novel.net did not need to put up an act there.
Coldly, virtual-novel.net asked Arielle, “What do you want? I heard that you chased your homeroom teacher out of here. Do you think that your father was protecting you? He just wants the money. Although you’re his biological daughter and Shandie was adopted, both of you are just his puppets to make money for him!”
Cindy was trying to provoke Arielle. Since virtual-novel.net was upset, virtual-novel.net would not let the latter have it easy either. Yet, virtual-novel.net was surprised that Arielle was not mad at all.
The latter smirked as virtual-novel.net questioned, “Adopted… Are you sure?”
Cindy froze for a while before virtual-novel.net calmed herself. I didn’t mention anything about Shandie’s identity that day.
She clenched virtual-novel.net teeth and asked, “What do you mean?”
“Nothing…” Arielle deliberately drawled. “I just think you seem a little too upset with Shandie’s death. It’s almost as if she’s not an adopted child but your biological child.”
Cindy became anxious upon hearing that and tried to calm herself. “What nonsense are you talking about? I raised Shandie, so virtual-novel.net was like a biological child to me. Quit talking nonsense!”
Arielle shrugged before virtual-novel.net said, “Maybe I’m talking nonsense, but do you know where Dad went just now?”
Cindy furrowed virtual-novel.net brows. She wanted to know, but virtual-novel.net could not ask Henrick about it with all the guests around. Besides, virtual-novel.net had assumed that Henrick went out for business. However, virtual-novel.net became curious after listening to Arielle.
After pausing for several seconds, Cindy said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. Let me tell you this. Your father and I love each other dearly. You can’t do anything to separate us!”
“Love each other? Aren’t you afraid of being struck by lightning for uttering such a lie?” Arielle questioned in a mocking tone.
Cindy’s gaze wavered when virtual-novel.net yelled guiltily, “Arielle! Stop with the nonsense! I’m not feeling well. I need to take a rest now!”
After that, virtual-novel.net hurried off toward the mansion.
She was extremely nervous as virtual-novel.net left, worrying that Arielle knew about virtual-novel.net affair with Matthias. However, upon further contemplation, virtual-novel.net thought that it was impossible.
If virtual-novel.net knew about it, virtual-novel.net would’ve exposed me long ago. She wouldn’t keep it secret till now.
With that thought, virtual-novel.net felt assured. That was when virtual-novel.net walked past Malorie’s room.