Chapter 376
That evening at the Grant Manor, Diana specifically called Patrick and Winnie to her room, instructing Evan, the butler, to stay downstairs to prevent anyone from going upstairs.
“Ellie and Haley have known each other since childhood and have always been fierce rivals. So if Ellie is suspicious, something is going on!” Diana earnestly explained everything to Patrick and Winnie.
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Diana continued, “You shouldn’t intend to harm others, but you must be wary, Winnie. I understand how you feel, but with plastic surgery being so advanced nowadays, someone could completely change their appearance with just a photo.”
Diana said, “Since Haley claims she has amnesia and no relatives, she should be eager to accept the Janssen family’s offer. She should want to confirm her identity through a DNA test more than anyone else.”
Diana said, “She’s been avoiding and refusing to meet the family for over two months, and she also won’t agree to a DNA test. That’s just unusual.”
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Half an hour later, Patrick and Winnie of the Grant family came downstairs looking troubled. Without saying a word, they went back to their place.
“Honey/what do you think about this?” Winnie asked Patrick, sitting in front of the dressing table, wanting his opinion.
Patrick, the older brother of the Grant family, said, “There’s always a reason behind every doubt, but since mom and dad have already promised Haley there won’t be a DNA test, bringing it up again might not be a good idea.
“For many years, my parents have gone to the sea to remember my sister. Running into Haley was unexpected. I get their urgent desire to acknowledge their daughter. It’s my mistake that I didn’t insist on a DNA test before bringing Haley home
back then.”
Winnie got up and hung Patrick’s coat, visibly upset. “They say outsiders see it. Diana and Ms. Thompson are doubtful, and they might be right,” she said, her voice filled with uncertainty.
Outside the door, under Haley’s enchanting blue lenses were a pair of vicious eyes, as dangerous as the sharpest serpent’s fangs.
As soon as that troublemaker Diana returned, she hurried to call Patrick and Winnie. Haley had a hunch something was up. It turned out that Ellie had convinced Diana to come back and ask Winnie for a DNA test to verify Haley’s true identity.
Haley’s hand holding the fruit platter began to shake uncontrollably. She had paid such a high price, undergone so many surgeries, and plotted for so long to get to where she was today. She absolutely couldn’t agree to a DNA test.
If they did a DNA test and Haley wasn’t the Janssen family’s second daughter, Haley would lose any chance of getting ahead for good. She had to leave and go back to Jinerity to come up with another plan.
Haley, in her panic, awkwardly turned to leave. The fruit platter lipped from her hands and hit the floor with a loud crash-
In the room, Patrick and Winnie heard the noise and came out, heir expressions changing as they saw the scene at the door The couple exchanged a glance.
Haley was flustered, and after being caught, she defensively retorted, “I considered you family, yet you’re plotting against m behind my back-
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Winnie, noticing the conversation was overheard, openly admitted, “Quinlee, since you’ve already heard, let’s sit down and talk it over.”
Haley, emotionally charged, pushed Winnie away. “Stop being fake! I know none of you truly want to accept me!”
Patrick discreetly pulled Winnie closer, creating distance from Haley.
Haley was losing control, her voice rising in frustration.
