Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 732

As soon as Phoebe walked in, she sidled up next to Adeline, linking arms with her affectionately. "We missed you, of course! Plus, I wanted to bring my little cousin to wish you a Happy New Year."

"Little cousin?"

Adeline's gaze naturally landed on Nora. She narrowed her eyes slightly. "This must be Mrs. Lancaster, correct? The newly found heiress of the Fairchild Family? How did she become your cousin?"

Phoebe chuckled. "Crazy, right? Fate works in mysterious ways!"

Seeing Phoebe brush off the details, Adeline didn't press further. She smoothly changed the subject. "Don't just stand there, everyone, have a seat. Spencer, have some tea brought out."

Meanwhile, Seth Sawyer sat cheerfully on the sidelines. Seeing everyone chatting, he leaned in and lowered his voice. "Nora, you mentioned last time that you'd teach me how to play pool. Since you're finally in Chicago, want to play a game later? We have a pool table right here!"

Nora let out a soft laugh. "Sure, we can play after we finish up here."

"Awesome!"

Seeing Seth beaming with joy, Scarlett Sawyer couldn't help but roll her eyes, clearly disgusted by her brother's eager, puppy-like behavior.

Just half an hour ago, her older brother Spencer had sternly warned her not to provoke Hudson or Nora.

She knew Nora was now the newly recognized Fairchild heiress, holding a status even higher than the adopted Liana Fairchild. Scarlett knew she couldn't afford to cross her.

Thinking about it made Scarlett feel incredibly bitter.

Nora used to be a nobody with a low social standing. But now, she had magically transformed into the legitimate daughter of the Fairchild Family!

It was infuriating how unfair life could be.

While Scarlett was fuming silently, the phone in her pocket buzzed.

She glanced at the caller ID, made sure no one was watching her, and slipped out of the reception room.

"Hey, Liana..."

"Scarlett, Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year!" Scarlett forced a smile, then her expression soured. "Good thing you called. Some uninvited guests showed up at my house, and I really don't want to deal with them..."

"Who is it?"

"Who else? Nora Reed!"

Hearing Nora's name, Liana's heart skipped a beat. She bit her lower lip. "She's like a lingering ghost. Why is she everywhere?"

"Tell me about it!" Scarlett complained, equally annoyed. "I have no idea why she suddenly showed up at my place!"

Liana let out a heavy sigh. "You have no idea. Ever since Nora was brought back, my life in the Fairchild Family has been getting harder. Especially with my brothers. I never knew they were such social climbers. The moment they see Nora, they swarm her like flies..."

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