Chapter 24
Daniella’s eyes instantly formed red as the lowered her head, looking pitiful and ioriped
Stephen immediately stepped up and pulled her to his side, shielding her as he shot Abigail a dicapproving gare. “What does this have to do with barer She’s a victim too.”
“Victim?” Abigail let out a sharp sigh. “A victim who got to enjoy all the wealth and houry? Then I guess everyone would have to be that kind of victim
“How dare you say “Stephen was furinus.
Daniella tugged on his sleeve. “Stevie, I’m fine. In Abby’s eyes, I did take her place. But I never wanted thiệ?
Tears welled in Daniella’s eyes, making her look heartbreakingly delicate. Abigail stared coldly at her little act and didn’t bother to respond. She turned
to leave.
“Abigail, you need to apologize to Dani, if you don’t, then forget about seeing Grandpa” Stephen’s voice was full of warning Abigail turned arose, staring at him in disbelief.
Stephen felt a bit uncomfortable under her gaze. He thought, “I know Grandpa is the person she cares about most, I didn’t want to us but she just accused Dani of stealing her place in front of everyone.
“What are people supposed to think of Dani? This is all Abigail’s fault. I’m only asking her to apologize. As long as she does, I won’t stop her! Grandpa
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Daniella said, “Stevie, don’t say that I’m fine. As long as I get to stay with Mom, Dad, Chris, and you, I don’t care how Abby treats me.”
Stephen felt even more moved. Whatever guilt he had toward Abigail was gone because of Daniella’s words
He thought, “Dani has suffered so much just to stay with us. And Abigail’s still treating her like this? If I don’t stand up for Dani, she’ll just keep getting bullied by Abigail”
“Abigail, are you going to apologize or not? Do you really want to give up seeing Grandpa?” His last words came out in a low voice. After all, threatening Abigail with Wyatt wasn’t exactly something to be proud of
Abigail looked straight at Stephen, her gaze turning cold as it shifted to Daniella. “Fine,” Abigail said.
The corners of Daniella’s lips almost curled uncontrollably.
The venue went completely silent in that moment. With her long flowing hair and red lips, Abigail looked distant and serene, like someone untouched by worldly noise, wrapped in a quiet aloofness that set her apart,
Ralph came down the stairs, and his eyes immediately landed on her figure. His heart skipped a beat.
Just as Abigail was about to speak, Ralph’s voice broke in, “What are you guys talking about?”
Daniella Git up when she saw him. “Ralphie, is Mr. Fletcher resting now?”
Ralph nodded. “Grandpa asked me to come down and keep you company”
Daniella smiled shyly, “Mr. Fletcher is always so thoughtful”
Ralph chuckled, his gaze drifting to Abigail, “And I’m not?”
A blush crept over Daniella’s face. “Ralphie“;
“Just messing with you guys. What were you saying earlier?” Ralph asked casually as he looked away.
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Daniella gently bit her lip, her voice carrying a hint of sadness. She shook her head. “Malphia, it’s thing the found a umtali prele
Stephen couldn’t stand sering Daniella upset. He turned a blaming glare toward Abigal. “It’s all because of Abigal, basi was joe byingi her to explain things to Mom and Dad and make prace,
“And then Abigail said Dani took her place in the family, Talk about being ungrateful if she’s hold enough to bully Dani right in from of inci how much worse Abigail’s treated her when we weren’Laround.”
Stephen’s anger kept building. “Abigail, aren’t you going in apologize in Bani already?”
“Stevie, I’m sure Abby didn’t mean it.” Daniella said with a soft smile, looking delicate and gentle. “I’m fina, really.
Ralph looked at Abigail. Her face was calm and indifferent, showing not the slightest reaction to Stephen’s words. Those clear eyes of hers seemed i carry a faint trace of mockery
Ralph thought, “Whatever misunderstanding she has with the Gibson family, she
shouldn’t have said that about Daniella
omeone to get it. Til ghee it to you as
He lowered his eyes, his voice gentle. “Dani, didn’t you say you liked the new Patek Philippe watch? I already a gift, so don’t let this get to you.”
Daniella’s eyes lit up, and a blush crept across her cheeks at his words. “Ralphie, you’re the best,”
Ralph smiled and shitted his tone to something more casual “Stevie, it’s my grandpa’s birthday party today. Let’s not talk about upsetting things Come have a drink?” he asked.
Stephen was still a little annoyed that Abigail hadn’t apologized, but since Ralph spoke up, he didn’t push it Though the look Stephen gave Abigal w still cold.
Before walking off, Ralph glanced at Abigail like it was no big deal. “Abigail, you should come too
“No, I’m heading back,” Abigail said, without another word, she turned and left.
Ralph watched her walk away, his brows furrowed just a bit
“Ralphie?” Daniella’s voice broke his gaze. Ralph called over his cousin, then turned to Daniella and Stephen, speaking gently, “I’m stepping out for a bit. Dani, Stevie, you two head over there first.”
With that, Ralph turned around and left. Daniella wanted to call after him, but Ralph was already walking quickly, disappearing from the party in
seconds.
Jealousy and hatred flickered in Daniella’s eyes. She was certain Ralph left because of Abigail.
“Abigail” Ralph’s voice came from behind Abigail.
She turned, a hint of confusion in her eyes. “Mr. Fletcher, is there something you need?”
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