Chapter 334
Chapter 334:
It was as if sanity was slowly leaving the world by the minute.
The notion that some stranger could claim otherwise was as laughable as it was offensive.
Who did he think she was? How could she possibly be his daughter?
Bella’s mind churned with indignation, but her certainty was unwavering. After all, she was the cherished daughter of the wealthy Harris family.
Bella quickened her pace, her heels clicking sharply against the pavement. A nagging worry gnawed at her—what if the man followed her?
The thought made her shudder. His absurd claim must have been nothing more than a desperate scam to extort money.
Her disgust deepened as she recalled his tattered clothes and agitated demeanor. Clearly, he was one of the unfortunate, struggling to survive.
What horrible luck to have run into such a person!
To put this distasteful incident behind her, she would need a long, thorough cleansing to rid herself of the grime of the encounter—both literal and figurative.
The moment Bella reached home, she headed straight for the bathroom, eager to wash away the lingering unease.
Unbeknownst to Bella, Yelena had followed her back not long after.
It was nearly time for dinner, and the family gathered around the table, the warm aroma of food filling the room. Donna spoke up with her usual gentle tone. “I plan to visit the church the day after tomorrow to pray for our family’s safety and health. I’ll also ask for a blessing for Katelyn, who will be discharged soon p>
Donna’s kind-hearted nature was well known, and she made it a point to visit the church regularly to pray for her family.
𝕃𝖆𝙩𝓮𝑠𝖙 с𝗁𝓪𝗉𝓉𝗲𝗋𝗌
Callum, looking regretful, said, “Dear, I have a client meeting that day, so I won’t be able to go with you. I’m sorry p>
It was his usual practice to accompany Donna.
Donna smiled, brushing off his apology. “That’s alright, Callum. Your work is important. I can go on my own p>
Yelena, glancing at her mother, felt uneasy about her going alone. “Mom, I’ll go with you. I don’t have any other plans on that day p>
Donna’s face lit up. “That would be wonderful, sweetheart. We’ll go together then p>
The growing bond between Donna and Yelena was evident, but Bella, sitting across the table, frowned slightly.
After a pause, she added reluctantly, “Mom, I’d like to go as well. I want to pray for the family’s well-being too p>
Donna’s smile grew wider. “Alright, the more, the merrier. We’ll all go together p>
Bella nodded, a hint of triumph flickering in her eyes as she glanced at Yelena.
It was as if to say that Donna adored them equally.
Yelena, unimpressed, rolled her eyes inwardly.
Why was that even something to brag about?
She briefly wondered if Bella had some deep-seated psychological issues but chose not to comment. Engaging with Bella would only invite more unnecessary drama.
Instead, Yelena decided to ignore her entirely.
After dinner, the family gathered in the living room, chatting and bonding.
Moments like these were important to the Harris family. Family always came first, after all.
Bella sat close to Donna, recounting the day’s events with exaggerated sweetness. Conveniently, she left out her encounter with the man from earlier.
Yelena, sitting nearby, kept a neutral expression. Bella’s overly sugary tone grated on her nerves. To Yelena, it was like listening to a child whining for attention.
Didn’t Bella ever get tired of all this acting?