The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1646

Anne covered her mouth, giggling as she quickly handed the iPad to Patricia.

Patricia opened up the file. As she scrolled through the pages, her smile slowly disappeared, replaced by a hint of sadness and concern.

Shirley, nineteen. She lost both parents at just three years old, so her grandmother, whose health was always shaky, raised her from then on.

To get by, Shirley would go collect recyclables with her grandma, and even spent time washing dishes in the back of restaurants. Life wasn’t easy, but Shirley turned out remarkably focused and determined.

With pure grit, she made it into The Cabinda University’s top physics program and became one of Mr. Lane’s students. She even landed a spot in the prestigious Apex exchange program.

Patricia, who was the university’s honorary chancellor, knew better than anyone how tough it was to get into that program.

“That poor girl,” Patricia said softly, as she closed the iPad. She let out a long sigh, then glanced at Anne. “We should set up a scholarship for the university. Find a way, okay?”

Anne smiled, the corners of her mouth lifting. “So, you really like Shirley?”

Patricia’s eyes softened as she listed all of Shirley’s strengths. “Shirley is adorable, smart, hardworking… She’s beautiful and never gives up.” She paused, then added, “So what if her family is struggling? If anything, raising someone like her just proves her family did something right. You don’t find kids like Shirley very often.”

Honestly, both of her grandsons had great taste.

“You might like her, but…” Anne trailed off, massaging Patricia’s shoulders as she hesitated to continue. “Dorothy brought Pandora to visit today. She was making her feelings pretty clear.”

Girls from poor families were never up to Dorothy’s standards.

Patricia’s face turned cold at the name. “Andrew will marry whoever he wants. Dorothy doesn’t get to make that decision. If she tries to mess with Shirley, she’ll have to answer to me.”

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