The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 244 This Is How She Shows Gratitude To...

Rosie flashed Brenna a smile, dripping with fake sweetness. "Brenna, you wouldn't have a problem withcoming back home, would you?" Since the elders had spoken on that, how could Brenna argue with it? A quick glance from Brenna captured Shepard's and Giselle's reactions-they were both upset, especially Giselle, her lips pursed tightly in silent disapproval.

Brenna answered, her voice smooth and polished like fine lacquer, "Why would I have any objections? After all, you've been living there for two decades. We're practically sisters, aren't we?" Rosie blinked, caught off guard by this. She had expected a fierce refusal from Brenna, a tic clash that would conclude with Brenna's quiet surrender under Luther's scolding. But instead, Brenna's calm acceptance left her feeling shocked.

"You are Mom and Dad's biological daughter; I am merely their niece. Rest assured, I am well aware of my place and have no intentions to compete for their affection." Rosie's words held an unspoken weight, a silent plea for recognition of her exclusion by the rightful daughter.

The others, however, saw through Rosie's act. Her earlier complaints to the grandparents had exposed her deceit, and only the presence of Luther and Tessa kept them from speaking out.

No one dared provoke Luther's anger, especially not over a Rosie had carefully crafted.

Their gazes toward Brenna were filled with sympathy, knowing she had to endure living day by day with such a toxic person like Rosie.

Brenna, fully aware of the traps in Rosie's words and the deliberate tone designed to provoke, chose to step away from the manipulative game. She also refused to flatter Luther.

She was not a person who would do something like that.

The family dynamics were unmistakable to Brenna. Since Luther wanted Rosie to go back and pressured her parents for that, he clearly cared about Rosie a lot. It was evident to Brenna that she was not the most important person to Luther.

That was perfectly fine with Brenna. She had never longed for Luther and Tessa's affection, especially since there was no genuine emotional connection between them.

"Glad you think that," Brenna responded, her voice chilling She expressed her disdain without holding back. Standing firm, she saw no point in sugarcoating the truth. Others' opinions were not important to her.

20:38 0 III 0 < Rosie stole a glance at Luther's stormy face and said, "Brenna is right-daughters do cbefore seres it has always beenwho crossed the line." Just as Luther was about to scold Brenna, Dalton stepped in, saying, "How could you say something like that? Brenna has accepted your return, Rosie." Lennon lost his temper. "That's enough of the sneaky remarks," he said to Rosie Tears began to form in Rosie's eyes. "I'm genuinely thankful to be welcomed back, yet I can't shake the Sear that Brenna might be displeased with my return." She caught Lennon's frown. The whole family seemed to be on Brenna's side. A wave of sharp disbold wakes over her.

How had things cto this? A pang of genuine sorrow twisted her heart as she faced the cousins she had grown up with, her expression turning sad.

Then, the realization hit her-their betrayal had one cause. With her parents gone, there was no one left to defend her.

Meanwhile, Brenna still had her parents despite everything that had happened.

At that moment, a wave of intense hatred for the Harper family, who had failed her, surged within Rosie. They were traitors, each and every one of them! "I didn't mean to upset you, Lennon," Rosie said, her fingers nervously pulling at her sweater. "It's just... I'm scared that Brenna holds a grudge against me." Brenna could see through her act. "That's absurd. I welcyou to cback.* She strengthened her determination-if Rosie tried to stir up trouble again, no elder's intervention would make her hold back in letting Rosie face the consequences.

Audrey, visibly disgusted by Rosie's manipulative tactics towards the whole family, rattled her fruit basket and said to Brenna, "Brenna, would you mind helping with the salad? These grapes need washing." Brenna nodded. Carrying their baskets, Brenna and Audrey went to the kitchen, accompanied by a few servants. Ernst looked at Rosie, his eyes filled with anger. The person he had grown up with had turned into this..... schemer.

Complaining to Grandpa like a snitch? Truly pathetic.

"Ethan will arrive any minute," Ernst said. "I'm going to get the wine and barbecue fixings ready." Lennon and Dalton tagged along.

"I've known Rosie all these years," Lennon said. "Never realized hem capacity for deceit. How could she run to Grandpa and complain after being justly expelled?"

"Do you remember how much you spoiled her?" Dalton asked. "Look at what she's turned into expressions on Dad's and Uncle's faces earlier? They must have been scolded by Grandpa.* 1 see the 20.38 111 < < Chapter 244 This Is How She Shows Gratitude To Them

Ernst responded, his voice heavy with disappointment, "Yes, I saw it. Rosie overstepped first, which led to her exile by Mom and Dad. And yet, she pulled Grandpa into the matter and forced Mom and Dad to take her back After a pause, he continued, "After Mom and Dad raised her, for two decades, this is how she shows her gratitude to them?" A heavy silence settled in the air. In their younger years, living under the sroof, they had had their disagreements and arguments, but they had never once turned against their own family Rosie's behavior earlier, scheming against her own family, left them feeling disgusted by her