The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1831

Even though Yolande was only from the Pearce branch of the Churchill family, she was still a Churchill. Who would dare lay a hand on her?

Yolande tried to cover her face, but Claire had already seen the mark.

Giving up on hiding it, she sighed. "My mother."

Claire's expression darkened. "Tiffany hit you?"

She knew Tiffany was biased toward her son and constantly ordered Yolande around to mooch off the main branch, but she hadn't expected the woman to get physical with her own daughter.

Yolande was already more obedient and sensible than most young women from affluent families. As a member of the Churchill family, she had every right to be spoiled and capricious. Yet, under Tiffany's constant suppression, Claire could sense a deep-seated insecurity and timidity hidden beneath Yolande's elegant and gentle facade.

It was all thanks to her own mother's torment.

No one treated their own flesh and blood this way.

Claire suspected Tiffany harbored a twisted jealousy toward her daughter. Tiffany had to fight for everything she wanted growing up, while Yolande was born into the Churchill family, wanting for nothing.

Even though they weren't from the main branch, the old patriarch treated his grandniece well. Since her uncles only had sons, her aunts treated Yolande like their own daughter.

If it weren't for her dramatic mother, Yolande's life would have been smooth sailing.

Tiffany clearly didn't see it that way. She resented how easily her daughter obtained the life she had fought so hard for.

Her cruelty was quiet, seeping into the little details of their daily lives.

Claire was furious. How could a grown woman like Yolande endure a slap across the face from her own mother?

Yolande offered a bitter smile, tears shimmering in her eyes.

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