eading Juicy Gossip in Her Mind Chapter 434 What Were You Implying Isabellaâs words dripped with sarcasm, instantly plunging everyone into awkwardness.
Playing along. Alexander countered, âHow could there be a third time? Donât talk nonsense.â
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âReally? But I think it was fate. After all, Uncle Eric previously made it clear that he wouldnât adopt Cecilia. And today, he owed her a debt of gratitude out of nowhere, making it hard for him to decline her adoption. But then, he still said no. Who knows, the heavens may arrange another chance for her. If Uncle Eric were to continue insisting on not adopting her, wouldnât he need to prepare more thankâyou gifts?â
The cheerful exchange between Isabella and Alexander came to an end, leaving the room in deafening silence. A flicker of panic flashed across the faces of Joanna, Cecilia, and Dylan, only to be quickly replaced by anger born of embarrassment after having been exposed.
âWhat were you implying by that? You think weâre putting on an act?â Joannaâs voice instantly rose several notches, her previously meek demeanor nowhere to be found.
Eric initially didnât suspect anything. But when he saw such a reaction from her, his expression.
immediately darkened.
Isabella chuckled and said, âWhat are you talking about, Aunt Joanna? I didnât mean it that way.
How could you think so? Surely, you couldnât have done something so despicable and shameless as to set up your own family. Thatâs why I said it was all fate.â
At that, Joanna almost couldnât catch her breath, her mind shortâcircuiting in her rage. Isnât she essentially calling me despicable and shameless?
The whispers around them also began to drift into the air.
âI think something is amiss there.â
âExactly. How could there be so many coincidences in the world?â
âHow could she have tripped from the step? I just canât comprehend it.â
âWho knows? Her motive is so obvious that itâs impossible not to invite speculation.â
âEarlier, I thought that even a vicious tiger would not car its cubs, and she would never risk the child sheâs carrying for a stranger. But seeing how she treats her daughter, Iâm not so sure anymore.â
âWho exactly is this Cecilia girl? Not only did Dylan defend her, but even Mdm. Joanna seemed to lose her mind, defending her to such an extent.â
âCould she be an illegitimate child? But she doesnât look like it.â
As such speculations gradually spiraled out of control, Eric had no choice but to step out and take charge of the situation.
âAll right, Joanna has been standing for too long and needs to rest.â Immediately after, he called the butler over to escort his wife away.
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Chapter 434 What Were You Implying such a party wasnât the true celebration itself.
The music started up again. Despite the buzz of gossip, everyone quickly seized the opportunity to curry favor with the influential Quirk family.
However, Ericâs decision earlier made it abundantly clear to them that he was utterly devoted to his daughter. He would have no qualms about cutting off anyone who threatened Janiceâs interests without hesitation, even if it was his wife or son. Therefore, it was evident that Janiceâs status in the family was immeasurable.
After Eric had ensured that everyone was settled, he immediately went to check on Janice since he witnessed her fall earlier.
âAre you hurt? And does it hurt?â he asked in concern.
Janice smiled, but her eyes brimmed with worry. âIâm fine, Dad. But⦠what about Mom and Dylan?â
Eric patted her on the head and said, âDonât worry about them anymore. Theyâve completely lost their minds. If you donât want to live at home in the future, just stay at the Quirk estate. Thereâs no need to come back. Letâs not bother about them. If they donât change their ways, weâll just cut them out of our lives.
He sounded nonchalant, but in reality, he already had a plan in mind because he had already discovered some things based on the information provided by Alexander back then.
Perhaps weâd get divorced for real. If Cecilia were truly that manâs daughter, I canât ever tolerate my wife treating someone elseâs daughter better than mine. Iâve got to speed up the investigation.
Iâm not going to bother about them anymore. Since they went to such great lengths to have someone else be their daughter and sister, it would truly be saddening if she were to harbor any more expectations.
With that thought in mind, Janice had already begun to plan. Once the party ends, Iâm going to return to my room to pack my things and promptly move out.
At that moment, everyone had already started gossiping about the incident just now. They didnât stop because of Ericâs presence there as Joannaâs actions had already obliterated all the affection between them.
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