Chapter 148. Outcast From The Family

"Decision? What decision, Mom?" asked Sonya in surprise, fear in her heart. Mrs. Delilah didn't answer immediately. The woman stayed where she was, her face flat as if there was no more emotion in that tired-looking face.

"Mom, what's wrong, don't confuse me." Sonya urged again. Mrs. Delilah sighed heavily again.

"Sonya, from now on you can't use Carter as your last name." Mrs. Delilah mumbled, but her voice was clear enough to be heard in Sonya's ears.

"What? What does that mean, Mom? What kind of joke is this?"

Mrs. Delilah looked at her daughter, weakly shaking her head, "No, Sonya. It's not a joke."

"What does that mean, Mom? I'm the legitimate grandchild of the Carter family, I'm Daddy's legitimate daughter, Mr. Carter's son, why can't I use the Carter name?"

"That's right, Sonya. You are your father's legitimate daughter, but your grandfather has stricken your name as his heir."

"What?!" shrieked Sonya. What her mother said was like a thunderbolt in broad daylight. "No, that's i