NovelEnglishUnlock the content
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE
Not just Sophia-Marie too found it hard to accept.
Stephanie's eyes were still red, but she had stopped crying.
Mrs. Brown brought over a bowl of hot noodle soup. "Miss Lyon, eat something."
Stephanie nodded, clearly famished, and began to devour the food voraciously, almost choking herself.
Marie handed her a glass of fresh juice, gently patting her back. "Eat slowly, there's no need to rush."
Stunned, Stephanie's tears began to fall again. "Auntie, | thought I'd never see you again."
Overwhelmed with emotion, she couldn't continue eating.
Just a heads up: is the only place to read the complete version of this book for free. Don't miss out on the
next chapter-visit us now and continue your journey!
Marie had been disappointed with the Lyon family, especially Stephanie, whom she had thought was different-
not as cold-hearted and detestable as the others.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtYet, it seemed she had been mistaken.
Now, seeing Stephanie in such a pitiable state, Marie couldn't help but feel sympathy-they shared the same
blood, after all. She was Stephanie's aunt, and that fact was unchangeable. "Stephanie, weren't you supposed to
go abroad with your mother? What happened to you?"
After a crisis, the Lyon family's daughters-in-law had left with their children and the family's wealth. The Lyon
family had substantial assets; even divided, they should have provided a luxurious life for them.
Marie thought she would never see anyone from the Lyon family again in her life. Yet, she never expected
Stephanie to appear in such a way. Wiping away her tears, Stephanie choked up, "We really did go abroad, and
my brother and | found universities to start over, but | never expected..." She paused, "I never expected that my
mom would fall for a con artist. He freeloaded off us, almost... almost raped me!"
Marie, taken aback, asked, "What about your mother?"
"My mom was completely charmed by that scammer, she wouldn't believe he was plotting against me. She even
toldthat no man would likethe way | look now, saying that if any man did want to sleep with me, it would
just be because | was being cheap!"
Marie was shocked. Leah had never been like this; how could she say such things to her own daughter? In
Marie's memory, Leah had always favored her children. How could she have changed so much...
Stephanie wiped her tears and continued, "Eventually, | couldn't stand it anymore and moved into the university
dorms. | never went back home. But then one day, | got a call from Eric. He said the con artist had swindled all
our money and had vanished after beating up my mom."
Marie sighed, "That's karma. Then what happened?"
"Then, since we couldn't pay our tuition, Eric and | were expelled. We thought about selling our house abroad to
get scash to cback to our country, at least to have ssecurity. But it turned out, the house had
already been mortgaged by that gambler. It was only then we realized he was a gambling addict, always taking
my mom out to gamble."
"Later, debt collectors took over the house, and my mom ended up in jail abroad for gambling. Eric and | used
the last of our money to buy plane tickets back home, but during a layover, | got separated from Eric. All our
luggage was with him, and my phone got stolen. I... | had to beg all the way here, surviving only because of the
kindness of strangers. I'm just glad | could see you, Aunt Marie!"
Marie was astounded by how Stephanie's life had turned out. She tenderly touched Stephanie's hair, "Poor child,
you rest here for now. I'll have a doctor cand check on you, okay?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStephanie nodded, "Yes, thank you, Aunt Marie, thank you for takingin. It was all my fault before, | was
foolish. It was all my doing."
"We'll talk about that later, just settle down for now," Marie sighed.
She could feel sympathy for Stephanie because of their blood ties, but as for Jared and Tina...
Marie knew the mistakes Stephanie had made before were numerous, and getting Jared and Tina to accept her
would be impossible.
The family doctor arrived quickly, examining Stephanie thoroughly. Aside from malnutrition and some
gastrointestinal damage, she was otherwise fine.
After the check-up, Stephanie rested in the guest room and soon fell into a deep sleep. Seeing her sleep so
soundly, Marie could imagine how rough her journey had been.
A young girl, from a wealthy heiress to a beggar, surely could not sleep well.
After settling Stephanie, Marie took out her phone and called Jared.
"Jared, cover with Tina. Mom needs to discuss something with you."
Jared had never heard Marie use such a tone and was somewhat surprised, but he did not ask further and
brought Tina back to the Farrell family.
As soon as they entered, Sophia eagerly told Tina, "Stephanie is here."
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
