Chapter 54: Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Before the officer could return with food , Elysia succumbed to exhaustion .

Having skipped breakfast and spent an enormous amount of mental energy earlier , she fell asleep where she sat

Her breathing was shallow , and she remained unnervingly still as she slept , prompting concerned murmurs from the livestream audience .

The glow of the memory ring emerged again , pulling everyone into another recollection .

It was that same small , old storage room – now ironically repurposed into the bedroom of the Drayton family’s eldest daughter .

The most heart – wrenching sight , however , was the confenti – like flurry of shredded p

paper

Pages densely covered in black ink and photos bursting with color had all been ripped into countless fragments .

The broken remains of Elysia’s treasured doll fell from her arms , scattering across the floor once more

“ No ! The photos ! ” She screamed , diving to the ground to gather the brightly colored shards .

But they were too small , too broken .

No matter how hard she tried , she couldn’t restore them .

In the end , all she could do was cradle the fragments to her chest , her voice hoarse with anguished cries .

“ Mom … ”

The door to the room creaked open .

For a fleeting moment , the viewers thought someone from the Drayton family had finally come to comfort her .

Instead , Rowena stepped into view

“ See what happens when you don’t listen to me , dear sister ! ” Rowena sneered , ber saccharine tone dripping with malice

Elysta turned her head , revealing crimson , tearless eyes .

The sight didn’t faze Rowena in the slightest .

She strode forward and lifted Elysia’s chin with a mocking smirk

“ What good are your fancy color – changing eyes ? What are you going to turn into a wolf and bute me ! ”

“ Oh , wait .

If I get hurt , will Daddy and Mommy send you away ? Maybe to some nice , faraway countryside ? ”

Elysia bit down hard on her trembling lip , her voice quaking with suppressed rage .

“ You … You came into my room .

You read my diary .

The hairpin .

the doll you did it all on purpose , didn’t you ? ”

Rowena laughed

“ Aren’t you asking the obvious ! No one in the family remembers your birthday , so how could I know ? ”

“ Obviously .

You think anyone in this house remembers your birthday ? You think I’d bother to know it if you didn’t write it down in your diary ?

“ Oh , and that chocolate cake you said you wanted ? I told Daddy to buy one for me today .

It was delicious .

As for that strawberry cake someone threw out … well , I thought it was a waste , so I gave it to you .

You don’t mind , do you ? ”

The livestream chat exploded like boiling water : Rowena , you despicable snake .

You knew she wanted chocolate cake , so you gave her discarded strawberry cake ! ]

[ This girl is pure evil .

Stealing her diary , ripping up her mom’s photos , and feeding her trash .

If it were me , I’d slap her so hard her teeth would rattle .

]

[ Honestly , this is Rupert’s fault .

He never taught her discipline .

How do you not even remember your own daughter’s birthday ? ]

[ It’s not just forgetting her birthday .

Rupert broke the doll he gifted Elysia right in front of her .

Do you know how heartbreaking that is ? ]

Rupert watched the scene unfold from his car , his heart sinking further with every revelation .

Not only had he wronged Elysia , but he had done so with an unforgivable cruelty .

“ Rowena “ he whispered , his voice filled with anguish .

How had she turned out like this !

He’d raped her himself , taught her values , and hired the best teachers .

He’d treated her as his own flesh and blood , giving her everything he possibly could .

And yet now , he was forced to confront the bitter truth .

The girl he’d cherished was so cunning , scheming to hurt Elysia and adrive a wedge between him and has biological daughter

Chapter 54

“ Unbelievable .

” Rupert slammed his hand against the car horn , letting out a furious growl .

The livestream audience’s scathing comments only made things worse .

Some even wished he’d crash his car a thought that sent chills down his spine .

Shaken , he closed the app and tumed his car around , heading back to the mansion .

As he stomped through the halls , he was angrier as he thought , ‘ How had none of the servants reminded him of Elysia’s birthday ! And why had they allowed her to live in such a tiny , dingy room !

Rupert clenched his fists , rage coursing through him .

He resolved to fire every negligent staff member in the household .

The scene shifted again , cutting off the viewers growing indignation ,

Elysia appeared , still dressed in her usual modest attire .

But this time , her face was bare , free of makeup , and her hair was neatly pinned back .

As she walked through the school hallway , her pale , doll – like features drew everyone’s attention ,

“ Whoa , is she new ? How have I never noticed someone so cute before ? ”

“ She’s so fair – skinned and adorable .

Do you think she’s a freshman ? Should we ask for her number ? ”

Surrounded by curious peers , Elyssa’s heart began to race .

She lowered her head , her nerves visibly frazzled .

She had never been complimented for her looks before .

She should’ve felt happy , but instead .

All she felt was discomfort .

Being scrutinized and stared at by so many people made Elysia feel as though she had been tramported back to that lab .

Back to when she was trapped , utterly exposed , inside a glass tank , surrounded by countless researchers gazing at her as if she were some rare specimen ,

Now , the scene was repeating itself .

The setting had changed , but the stares were just as piercing , searing into her like needles .

They made her entire body tremble , filling her with nausea and disgust

Elysia wanted nothing more than to run , to escape these prying eyes

But she couldn’t .

She had to endure this .

She would no longer allow herself to be seen as the Drayton family’s hidden , shameful secret .

She was their daughter , just as much a part of the family as anyone else .

d not kill her mother

She was not a criminal .

She did not

“ Hey , what class are you in ? Want me to walk you home ? ”

“ Can you give me your contact ? Don’t be so shy ?

Elysia gritted her teeth , fighting the bile rising in her throat .

Slowly , she raised her head to respond .

“ My name is … ”

“ Ah , my bestie ! You ca

came to see

see the

Rowena suddenly burst onto the scene , covering Elysia’s mouth with one hand .

Turning to the boys , she giggled .

“ She’s my friend from another school .

She’s just borrowing my clothes .

Please don’t tell anyone , Okay ? If the teachers find out , we’ll be in trouble .

”

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Before Elysia could react , Rowena grabbed her hand and pulled her away , leaving the group behind .

[ Rowena , you snake .

Pretending to be her bestie .

]

Elysia finally had a moment , and you dragged her away .

Seriously ?

If that were me , I

[ No.

noc

I have decked Rowena , declared my idemity , and exposed her as a fraud who isn’t even a real Drayton

If it were me .

Ed fall to my knees , slap myself , and scream , ‘ I was wrong ! Please forgive me ! ]

[ Can we focus ! Elysia’s clearly not okay .

Her eyes keep darting around , and she’s sweating a lot .

I think she’s terrified of being the center of attention ]