mansion, dwarfing the simpler villa of the Chapman family in both scale and sp
yn through the vast corridors
th delicate hues and thoughtful embellishments, str
Elaine looked at Madisyn with expectant eyes a
replied, her voice tinged w
anything you need, just tell me," she said, bubbling with joy. "Now
disyn's eyes widened at the array inside- rows of exquisi
ng. There's more to arrive
isn't this a bit much
ever have too many dresses. This afternoon, we're going shopping so yo
, felt a deep warmth from t
wait a few days before
genuine love from Elaine and G
City Hall, where Madisyn officially adopte
n's hand, her voice filled with excitement. "Sweetheart, le
enjoy yourselves. I've got some work this afternoon and can't come al
e of her parents, Madisyn thanke
gly, his eyes brimming w
the top-ranked luxury s
outique, eyes alight with excitement as
garments. "Sweetheart, try these on.
erwhelmed yet compliant, nod
he fitting room, she noticed
t by Phyllis to indulge in some retail therapy
ed out, her voice ri
r instantly. She softened, knowing the Chapman f
for their part in raising Madisyn, and he had returned to the com
opping expenses as a gesture of goodwill, Jenna's tone shifted sharply. "Madisyn,
ad seen at the Alpenglow Hotel earlier that day. "Madisyn, why aren't you with your poor par
rying to embarra
utique's refined air, leaving Elaine
achment, responded without a hint of warmt
ad crystallized in that moment, reflec
publicly traded powerhouse, believing she had
ans were unawa
rn us? If people hear that you're sleeping around for money, our family's reputation will be tarnished
stern as she absorbed the h
art of Madisyn's past was far from
with familial concern, bu
ter to you, but why are you treating her like this now
"Indeed, she was a daughter to me once. But I must caution you, madam, not to be deceived by h
ppointment was profound, leaving me no choice but to distance
ight, ensuring that no wealthy lady would think well of Madisyn
even dabbed at her eyes, simulating tea
igniting in her gaze as she realized Phyllis was