?Chapter 557: When Lindsay saw the statement, her heart suddenly settled, the tension draining from her body.


    So what? she said, her voice measured.


    What do you expect me to say? You are spying on me.


    You dont trust me at all? She seized control of the conversation, her tone now firm, no longer timid or submissive.


    For a long time, Lindsay had felt that her parents owed her something, and that belief gave her the audacity to speak so boldly.


    She was convinced their guilt would make them lower their expectations.


    She used to y the role of the perfect daughter, pretending to be the one they wanted her to be.


    But after spending time in online forums, she saw things in a new light and stopped pretending altogether.


    It wasnt her fault.


    It was them who were to me.


    They brought her into this world despite not wanting children themselves.


    They had never truly cared for her.


    They showered affection on a stranger while neglecting her, their own flesh and blood.


    So, why should she bear the weight of their mistakes? All she wanted was to take back what was rightfully hers.


    It was they who needed to atone, not her.


    They were the unworthy ones.


    Wiltons expression remained unshaken, his tone as calm and measured as ever.


    If this is your way of retaliating, fine.


    We will ept it.


    When the time is right, your mother and I will apologize to you.


    But Lindsay, didnt I teach you the Morgan familys values? I dont know why you chose to present yourself differently in front of us.


    Perhaps its because we didnt do enough, and you were afraid to show your true self.


    Thats alright.


    The past is the past.


    We will make the amends we owe you.


    Now, lets work on improving things, okay? Ga ln ovels .


    fuels your imagination By the end of his speech, his voice was trembling with emotion.


    It was as if he were trying to steer her back to the path of righteousness with nothing but love.


    Lindsay responded with a nonchnt nod, clearly not taking his words to heart, though she feigned a desire to mend their rtionship.


    Really? Lindsay asked with a seemingly delighted expression.


    You honestly realize you were in the wrong? If thats the case, could you break off your godparent rtionship with Harlee? I really cant stand her! Lindsay had simmered with deep resentment from the moment her parents had chosen Harlee and treated her like their own daughter.


    The weight of this,bined with the psychological trigger Hale had set off, twisted her.


    No longer did she crave her parents love.


    But if there was a way to use her parents to humiliate Harlee, maybe she would reconsider epting their affection.


    Finally, Belen spoke up.


    Lindsay, it was inappropriate for us to make Harlee our goddaughter without consulting you.


    We never intended for you to feel overshadowed by her.


    Its our fault if it seemed like we favored her.


    But please, believe me, we love you most of all.


    I think you misunderstood because Harlee shares many of our interests, and thats why we spend more time talking to her… Enough! Lindsays psychological trigger red again.


    Her eyes glowed with fury as she shouted, Stop feeding me your phony excuses! You im to love me the most, yet you picked the one woman I cant stand to be your goddaughter? Moreover, you treat her better than me.


    If this is your version of love, then I dont want any part of it! Lindsay wentpletely berserk.


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