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    Smiling, she added, “Do you know my mother, Mr. Wright? She’s from Soling, too. You might have crossed paths before.”


    Elwood fell silent, his expression unreadable.


    Belinda, listening closely, shot Kylee a look. She saw through Kylee’s tactic—calling her “sister” in front of Elwood was a calcted move to catch his attention.


    Thest time Car’s name hade up, it had triggered Elwood’s headache, and he had asked about Belinda’s connection to her. Kylee’s mention of their half-sibling bond had clearly sparked Elwood’s realization of who Kylee was.


    However… Belinda’s eyes drifted over to Zaria. Zaria stood impassive, her face a nk mask, giving nothing away. After a quick nce, Belinda looked away.


    “Alright, Elwood, we’re all set. Let’s go,” Nni spoke up.


    “Okay,” Elwood agreed with a nod, then turned to Kylee. “Since you’re Zaria’s friend, why not join us for a meal at home?”


    His invitation hung in the air, silencing the room. Belinda furrowed her brows slightly; she could sense Elwood’s intentions. Meanwhile, Nni’s face fell, her lips pressed tightly together, a sh of rm in her eyes.


    Kylee felt a mix of surprise and excitement. Her main reason for being here was to get closer to Elwood, but she hadn’t anticipated him personally inviting her to his home. This was exactly the opportunity she had hoped for.


    “Elwood—” Nni began, attempting to intervene, but Elwood cut her off swiftly.


    “Let’s head back,” he said, his tone decisive. He then turned to Belinda with a warm smile. “Belinda, let’s keep in touch.”


    “Definitely,” Belinda responded, nodding with a smile. “Goodbye.”


    “Goodbye, Belinda.”


    Nni and Barbara said goodbye to Belinda.


    Watching the close bond between Belinda and the Wright family from Soling, Kylee clenched her teeth, irritation ring within her. She silently vowed to intensify her efforts.


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    Kylee realized that dying further would only deepen Belinda’s bond with the Wright family, making her own ns harder to execute. With this in mind, her expression grew resolute. She apanied the Wright family back to their house.


    The moment Tamara spotted Kylee, her face darkened.


    “Why are you here?” she asked sharply, her tone brimming with displeasure.


    “Grandma, it was my father who asked Kylee toe,” Zaria quickly exined. Tamara’s gaze shifted to Elwood, her frown deep.


    Tasha, catching sight of Kylee, felt a flicker of unease, knowing Kylee was Car’s daughter.<fn0130> Fresh chapters posted on findnovel</fn0130>


    Perhaps due to Kylee’s presence, dinner passed in silence. Later, Nni briefly mentioned a celebration for Barbara’s sessful hospital discharge but said little else.


    Unexpectedly, Kylee rose from her seat, a ss of juice in hand, and turned to Tamara. “Mrs. Wright, I know you don’t like me, but I’m not sure what I’ve done to offend you. I’ve thought it over, and it seems your attitude toward me changed after learning my mother is Car. I don’t know what my mother did to you, but I’d like to apologize on her behalf.”


    However, Tamara’s face grew even darker at her words. She inhaled deeply and said curtly, “Just sit down and finish your meal.”


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