Lisa spotted Chloe, and anger flared up in an instant. Out of nowhere, a swarm of reporters appeared, snapping photos of Lisa like there was no tomorrow. Lisa knew exactly what Chloe was up to. Chloe wanted to frame her, to drag her name through the mud.
"Chloe, stop with the lies. I’ve never committed perjury. Every word I've said is the honest truth."
Unruffled as ever, Chloe replied, "Didn't you tell the court that Ann treated you like her own daughter? Isn't that a lie?"
With all those cameras pointed at her, Lisa couldn’t afford to spin stories. "I haven't lied. Ann has been very kind to me. Even though she's not my biological mother, she's genuinely been good to me. Chloe, stop stirring the pot."
At this point, Lisa was telling the truth and held her ground, speaking confidently to the reporters. Chloe just smiled, said nothing more, and sauntered off, her high heels clicking against the pavement.
Shortly after, the reporters began to disperse, leaving Lisa bewildered, trying to figure out what Chloe's game was. As she turned, she found Leah staring at her with a grave and icy expression.
Lisa quickly tried to make amends. "Mom, please believe me. You’re the only mom I recognize."
But Leah shot back, "Didn't you say before that Ann mistreated you from a young age, tormenting you day and night? How come now she's suddenly treating you like her own daughter?"
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