The True Heiress Slays (Quiana) novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Quiana had grown up in the rough parts of Janivielle, thinking she was just another broke kid.

Then, she found out she was switched at birth with some other girl. The mom who loved her like crazy wasn’t her real mom at all—she was actually the legit heir to the big–shot Larson family in town.

The lady was Mandy Larson, Quiana’s biological mother, Mandy, with her eyes all red, looked Quiana over real close. “Let me have a good look at you. You’ve had it tough, but now that you’re home, finally…

Mandy bawled her eyes out, but Quiana’s face stayed as cool as a cucumber.

Quiana’s father, Simon Larson, came back just then. He was a stern looking guy in his forties. When he saw Quiana, his e got all teary too. It’s good to have you back. Quiana, really good!”

Simon and Mandy were about to lose it when a soft, shaky voice came from upstairs “Dad. Mom………

Winona Larson, the girl who was swapped with Quiana, atood at the top of the stairs, wearing a white velvet dress, her shiny hair pulled back

At twenty. Winona glowed with that young, fresh beauty. Her eyes flicked over Quiana, and for a second, a trace of jealousy flashed across her eyes.

Winona looked at Simon and Mandy, tears welling up. “Are you going to leave me behind now?”

Mandy was paused. “What are you talking about?” She went over, looking worried. “There’s no way Mom and Dad would ever leave you.”

Winona looked at Quiana, biting her lip. “But she

Mandy and Sumon froze, exchanged a look, and Mandy turned to Quiana, her voice all business–like. “Quiana, even though Winona isn’t my blood, we’ve raised her for twenty years.

“She’s not like you, tough as nails; she’s been coddled and spoiled. If we make her leave, she’s got nowhere else to go, so we’ve decided to let her stay?

Mandy took a breath and went on, “Winona’s just starting her career in showbiz and she’s on the up and up. If people find out about her background, it’ll all be over.

“So, we’re telling everyone that you’re twin sisters and you got lost years ago. Quiana, you don’t mind, do you?”