The news that Madam Katie had bequeathed all her properties to Carina spread like wildfire, even reaching the prestigious Westwood household. The revelation struck like a lightning bolt, igniting a storm of emotions and confrontations.“Adopted daughter! When did that even happen?” Mr. Westwood bellowed, his voice echoing through the grand halls of the mansion. His face was flushed with a mix of disbelief and anger, his usually composed demeanor shattered.Mrs. Westwood, sitting elegantly in the drawing room, responded with a calmness that increased the tension in the air. “Didn’t you disown her? Why are you getting all worked up?” she replied, her tone carrying a hint of sarcasm and challenge. Her eyes, however, betrayed a flicker of something deeper—perhaps regret, perhaps a resigned acceptance of the familial chaos.Alex, the eldest Westwood child, scoffed as he entered the room, unable to hide his disdain. “Mom… What do you mean disowned her?” he asked, his voice dripping with i
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