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Chapter 122
Jacob stepped in to smooth things over, "Chloe, your sister didn't grow up with us, so naturally, she doesn't have the same manners and grace. She acted out of anger. As her sister, can't you forgive her just this once? After all, we're family. There shouldn't be any deep-seated grudges among us." Chloe had been silent ever since Connor showed up. Her demeanor was calm, like an onlooker detached from the chaos. When she finally spoke, her voice was icy and distant, "She might think this is a joke, but I'm not kidding, Mr. Jacob. I've severed ties with the Meadows family. Your apologies mean nothing to me. Whatever Lisa did to me today, I'll make sure she gets it back in the future. So, there's no need for her to apologize."Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Today, everything had become crystal clear to Chloe. When she was misunderstood, not for a second did they doubt she might be innocent. The Meadows family wanted her to apologize and sweep it all under the rug. They were worried about tarnishing their reputation. Even now, knowing she was set up, they wanted to move past it quickly and keep up their facade of a happy family.
Jacob's words hinted that Lisa's lack of manners was because she didn't grow up with them, suggesting that Chloe was to blame for taking her place as the daughter of the Meadows family. It always came back to being Chloe's fault.
Having lost any illusions about family love, Chloe refused to be taken advantage of anymore.
Jacob struggled to keep his emotions in check, "Chloe, even though you're not my biological daughter, we've cherished you since you were a child. Do you really not care about all the years of love and care?"
"The reason Lisa acts this way is because your biological parents abused her. Growing up in such an
Onment is unfortunate for her.
You've enjoyed a better life inher place. Can't you let this go?
Chloe chuckled. "Mr. Jacob, your words are indeed amusing. I was just a baby when I was born. What could I have possibly influenced? Don't you bear any responsibility as the guardians of two children who had been switched?"
"Even if we look at it from every angle, it was Ann's doing, not mine. If there's vengeance to be exacted, it should be directed at her. Don't blame me for everything Lisa lost.
"Besides, I believe in karma. The
switch was a seed you sowed yourselves. Yet, I'm the one who
bears the bitter fruit alone. In the et
end, I'm also a victim here. After it happened, your kindness to me was just a show. If that's the blessing you speak of, then let Lisa have it all.
"Mr. Jacob, I'm done with the Meadows family. As I said, from today on, we owe each other nothing and have no relations."
Chloe's words left Jacob shaking with anger. "What a rebellious girl, utterly ungrateful..."
But then Connor pulled Chloe into his arms. "Mr. Jacob, my girlfriend is fragile and can't bear the enormous blame you're trying to place on her."