Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 427

Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Goddaughter

As Kylie Walsh stared in shock, Paige Walsh tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and smiled. "Yes, that’s right. Lucy’s family and I have a connection, and I’ve grown quite fond of her myself..."

"Kylie, you know I only have one son, Zane. Not having a daughter has always been a regret of mine... so I just spoke with Lucy and decided I’m going to make her my goddaughter!"

After their conversation, Paige Walsh had grown to like Lucy White a great deal.

Both sisters from the White family were very bright. Joanne White had graduated from a prestigious university, and Lucy White was an excellent student as well. Most importantly, compared to Joanne White’s underhanded little schemes, Lucy was far more straightforward. Paige Walsh greatly admired girls with such capability and intelligence.

Since Lucy’s parents had both passed away, Paige Walsh decided to make Lucy her goddaughter and keep her by her side. This would also be a way to honor the request from the owner of The Arcadia Store.

Listening to Paige Walsh, Kylie Walsh was so stunned she could only stare in disbelief. She stood rooted to the spot, as if she’d been turned to stone.

It took a long moment for Kylie Walsh to recover from her shock. She drew a deep breath and said urgently to Paige Walsh, "Cousin! How could you make *her* your goddaughter!"

Kylie Walsh’s face was a mask of unconcealed resentment and fury. She ground out, "You have no idea what this woman has done, do you! Do you remember The Crestview Hotel? The one the police shut down? She used to be at The Crestview Hotel..."

"That’s enough!" Paige Walsh cut her off, not letting her continue.

Paige Walsh looked at Kylie Walsh and said coldly, "Whatever happened in the past, I have acknowledged Lucy as my goddaughter now. From this day forward, she is my child, the same as Zane!"

The warning in Paige Walsh’s tone made Kylie Walsh’s scalp prickle.

Paige continued, "Kylie, if you’re willing to accept this, then based on our family relationship, Lucy should call you ’Auntie.’ If you’re not willing, then we can just see less of each other from now on. There’s no need to stir up trouble."

At Paige Walsh’s words, Kylie Walsh gasped.

’She never thought Paige would value this cheap, ready-made goddaughter so highly!’

Seeing Paige Walsh’s clearly displeased expression, Kylie Walsh felt a surge of panic.

Kylie Walsh knew her family’s business was in a slump; she absolutely could not afford to offend her cousin, Paige, who was currently at the height of her influence.

So, thinking fast, Kylie Walsh stammered out an explanation, "Cousin, I... I didn’t mean it like that... I just think, isn’t making her your goddaughter so suddenly a bit... rash? You should at least have her background checked..."

’Kylie didn’t dare bring up the fact that Lucy White was a prostitute now. Seeing how protective Paige was, Kylie was afraid that saying it to her face would enrage her cousin.’

Hearing this, Paige Walsh just gave a small smile and said nonchalantly, "Didn’t I just say? It doesn’t matter what Lucy has been through in the past; she is my goddaughter now. And since I’ve accepted her, I will treat her as my own."

After speaking, Paige stared at Kylie, her tone growing serious. "Kylie, you are my cousin, which makes you Lucy’s aunt. Whatever you were about to say today, you need never mention it again. And I don’t want to hear any unpleasant rumors about Lucy circulating out there... Do you understand me?"

Hearing the clear rebuke and warning in Paige’s tone, Kylie could only lower her head, no matter how resentful she felt. "I... I understand... Cousin, don’t worry. I won’t be so nosy again..."

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