Chapter 268
Chapter 268 The Shocking Truth
A crowd of guests had gathered around to watch the commotion.
Zora glanced up, pressed her lips together, and hid her swollen cheek behind her hair.
She felt so embarrassed.
She’d lost face in front of everyone.
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“I’m sorry. I failed to protect you.” Leighton’s eyes were filled with heavy guilt. He stared down at her profile, the veins on his hand popping out as he tightened his grip around the ointment tube.
“It’s not your fault.” Zora hung her head and spoke softly.
None of this was his mistake. He had no reason to apologize.
“Mom, how could you hit her that hard p>
Holden stared at Wendy in disbelief.
Half of Zora’s face was badly swollen.
Opal and Floyd walked over just in time to hear Holden’s words.
“How could you call yourself a mother? Have you lost your mind? Go get help if you’re crazy p>
Opal leaned on Floyd. She had already heard about the fight, and anger made her whole body tremble.
When she saw Zora’s swollen cheek, her face turned pale with rage. She pointed at Wendy, her hands shaking nonstop as she scolded her sharply.
Opal had always been decisive and fierce when she was young. She’d softened her temper over the years to take care of her health. But Wendy’s actions today had pushed her past her limit.
Wendy simply refused to repent. She was hopeless.
“How could a mother act like this? I’m your daughter! Yet you always side with Zora who ruined my family! Do you have any idea what kind of life I’m living now?
“Everything in my life is a mess because of her! All of this is her fault p>
Wendy’s face turned pale and flushed alternately. Faced with Opal’s furious stare, she snapped and screamed at the top of her lungs, no longer caring about her image.
“Mom! Stop talking!” Yale shouted in panic.
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“Shut up, you fool!” Wayne hissed angrily.
They never thought Wendy would lose her mind like this.
Opal and Floyd were right here, yet she still refused to hold back.
She was being incredibly stupid.
“Let her finish! I want to hear what other grievances she has against our family.” Opal stared straight at her.
She looked calmly at her daughter, who was pouring out all her resentment.
Wendy’s heart flustered under Opal’s calm gaze. She suddenly had a terrible feeling that she was about to lose everything.
“Wendy’s just confused lately. Don’t take her words to heart.” Wayne forced a smile and hurried to smooth things over.
“She hasn’t gotten enough rest these days. She’s just stressed out. Once she’s settled down, we’ll come apologize to you two properly. We’ll take her home now p>
Wayne was a smart man. He could tell Opal was utterly disappointed in Wendy.
He didn’t spare a single glance for Zora.
He grabbed Wendy’s wrist, ready to drag her away.
What an idiot!
Last time he’d told her to make up with the Marlows, but she’d yelled at Jensen instead.
Wayne had never realized how foolish and unreasonable Wendy could be.
After the Marlows pulled their investment, their family had learned just how hard it was to stand on their own.
The Knox family still relied heavily on the Marlow family’s connections. The Marlows were already upset with them, yet this fool kept stirring up trouble.
So many people were watching at the banquet, waiting to laugh at their downfall.
Thinking of this, Wayne shot Wendy a fierce, warning look.
“Let
go of me! I’m going to speak my mind today p>
Wendy’s wrist ached from his tight grip, and his cold stare sent chills down her spine. She knew
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She’d endured endless frustration these days and was already on the verge of breaking down.
Everyone was blaming her, and she couldn’t take it anymore.
She yanked her wrist free from Wayne’s hand, pointing first at Zora, then at Opal.
“She gets all your protection just because she’s my daughter! She’s ruined my life, so what if I slapped her? She’s nothing but a jinx!
“I should’ve never brought her back. I should’ve left her in that small village forever!
“And you two! You’re so blind and muddled! You don’t deserve to be parents at all p>
“You keep saying Zora relies on our protection because she’s your daughter,” Opal said coldly, her heart turning icy at Wendy’s endless resentment.
“Then what about you? Didn’t the entire Knox family build its foundation relying on our Marlow family p>
She’d raised a complete ingrate.
“That’s different! I’m your biological daughter! The Marlow family should help me!” Wendy shouted hysterically.
“Who said you’re our daughter p>
Opal’s words struck everyone like a thunderclap.
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Every single person present froze in shock.
“Wendy, do you think our family has ever wronged you p>
Opal sat down on the chair Jensen brought over. She lifted her eyes, her quiet gaze carrying immense authority as it swept over the entire Knox family.
“Mom…” Extreme panic washed over Wendy in an instant. Her voice turned hoarse, and her bloodshot eyes were filled with confusion.
“You think Zora only has our favor because of you?” Opal said slowly and firmly.
“Let me tell you the truth. We would love Zora regardless of you. It has nothing to do with any family ties through you.
“As for you… you are never my daughter. Your whole family has always been the ones leaning on the Marlow family p>
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