Julian''s confrontation with Edward wasn''t enough; he then turned to Phyllis. "Mrs. Graham, you keep calling yourself Rosalie''s grandmother. I''m curious, what kind of grandmother helps outsiders bully her own granddaughter! Anyone who doesn''t know better would think Helena is your real granddaughter"


    Julian''s words sent a jolt through everyone present, except for Rosalie, who already knew the truth. They all looked at Julian sharply, unable to tell whether he genuinely knew something or was simply standing up for Rosalie.


    Either way, the Graham family felt exposed andcked the confidence to retort.


    Phyllis, directly targeted by Julian''s attack, was left speechless, her face turning red and then pale with frustration.


    After a long moment, she regained herposure and softened her tone as she looked at Rosalie. "Rosalie, I am not siding with Helena to bully you. As your father''s stepdaughter, in a way, Helena is his child. Since she''s ill, I felt for her and thought you could make some concessions for Helena


    Rosalie found the whole situation absurd and couldn''t help butugh-


    Just as


    she was about to speak, Julian stepped in again. "Sure, if you feel for her, use your own things to show w your concern. Why be so generous with Rosalie''s belongings?"


    Rosalie frowned slightly from behind him. She was ready to roll up her sleeves and get into the fray, but Julian''s intervention left her no chance to


    Phyllis was once again left speechless by Julian''s words, her face a mix of embarrassment and anger.


    "You can''t say it like that... We''re all family, there''s no need to be so particr Phyllis tried to argue weakly.