His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 66

"I'm just a fake heiress. Living here is already putting my adoptive parents in an awkward spot, and I don't want to be a burden... It's just that Virginia thinks I stole Archer and her parents away from her."

"I... I don't blame Virginia. I just don't know how to face her sometimes. Honestly, I feel like a liability. Like I don't belong anywhere."

She left her thoughts trailing off, playing the part of the long-suffering victim perfectly. She didn't have to spell it out; the implications hit their mark.

Richard and Eleanor exchanged a dark look, the fury in their eyes becoming painfully obvious.

They stayed for less than half an hour before abruptly taking their leave.

The moment they stepped out of the Caldwell Estate, their anger boiled over. They immediately ordered their driver to head straight to Virginia's apartment.

...

At two in the afternoon, Cynthia woke up from her nap.

With a tender smile, Virginia tied the little girl's hair into twin pigtails, getting her ready for a trip to the park.

Just as they were putting on their shoes, the doorbell rang.

Virginia glanced through the peephole and frowned.

Richard and Eleanor Sutton.

Neither of them looked particularly friendly.

Virginia took a deep breath and opened the door. "Richard. Eleanor."

Eleanor shot her a glacial glare, offering a thoroughly fake smile. "Oh, so you do remember how to greet your elders?"

Virginia didn't take the bait. She stepped aside to clear the doorway. "Come in and sit down."

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