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<b>25 </b>Bonus
Vivian turned tear–filled eyes to Mrs. Jasper St. “Orandma…
Mrs. Haper St. nced between Sean and Vivian, then sighed. “Alright, since this whole thing was just a misunderstanding, why don’t you exin it to everyone again? I’m sure Charlotte isn’t the unreasonable type.”
Now that even Mrs. Jasper St. <b>had </b>spoken, no one else stepped in to shield <b>Vivian</b>.
She sniffled, looking pitiful and wronged. “That day at the stables, I asked Charlotte to teach me how to ride. Everything was fine at first, but then the horse suddenly went wild, 1 fell and got hurt.”
Everyone already knew about the ident, but from Sean’s earlier tone, it was clear there was more to the story so no one interrupted her
Vain nced nervously at Sean. His stare was cold and sharp, and she was clearly intimidated.
She hesitated before continuing. “It was all a misunderstanding I thought Charlotte didn’t like me and assumed she’d done something to scare the horse on purpose. Butter, they found a wound on the horse’s neck. It must have already been injured before it was <b>brought </b>out, and I identally pressed on it. That’s probably what caused it to panic.<b>” </b>
She tumed to Charlotte, tears in her eyes. “I’m sony, Charlotte. I <b>shouldn’t </b><b>have </b>assumed the worst of you. I really misjudged you. Can you forgive me?”
Charlotte frowned slightly but said nothing.
Mrs. Jasper gave Vivian a scolding look “How could you even think something like that about Charlotte? She’d never do something so awful.
Sean’s father, Mr. Jasper, who also happened to be <b>Vivian’s </b>adoptive father, added disapprovingly, “If you wanted to leam horseback riding, you should’ve taken proper lessons. Not only did you get yourself hurt, now you’ve caused drama with your future sister–inw over something so ridiculous.”
The moment he said “sister–inw,” jealousy red in Vivian’s chest like a wildfice. She clenched her fists, <b>forcing </b>herself to keep her tone obedient. “I know, I was wrong, Dad. Mom..
Sean’s tone was ice–cold. “That’s not what you said that <b>day</b>. You told me Charlotte kicked the horse hard on purpose and made it lose control. Funny how you’re leaving that part out now.
He didn’t wait for <b>Vivian </b>to respond before turning to his parents. “Mom, Dad–who’s responsible for raising her? How did she e end up like this? Lying. maniptive<b>, </b>full of schemes?”
Mr. and Mrs Jasper exchanged a troubled look
<b>Mes</b>. Jasper frowned deeply, her voice sharp<b>. </b><b>“</b><b>Vivian</b>, is it true? Did you lie?”
Tears <b>streamed </b>down <b>Vivian’s </b>face. She cried as if her heart <b>had </b>shattered. <b>“</b>I I’m sorry, Mom, I really <b>messed </b><b>up</b>…”
years of education
Mrs. Jasper Sr.’s expression turned stem. “Vivian, you told me it was <b>a </b>misunderstanding–but you didn’t <b>say </b>you lied. Is this what all those years of <b>Laught </b>you? To lie <b>and </b>frame someone else?
By now, the Hulew <b>had </b><b>fully </b><b>grasped </b>what <b>was </b>going on.
Desmond frowned. “Charlotte would never do something like that. Your daughter <b>falsely </b>used her. We deserve an exnation”
<b>Kena </b>added, “That’s right Charlotte is the heart of our family. We may <b>not </b>be as wealthy or powerful as the jaspers, but she’s kind, thoughtful, and incapable <b>of </b>doing something vo vile.”
Charlotte was deeply moved. Though her rtionship with her family had been rocky over the years<b>, </b>she couldn’t deny their love for her. And as for Xena, Charlotte had seen her <b>quiet </b>kindness all these years, even if she hadn’t been <b>ready </b><b>to </b>ept it <b>before </b>
<b>Vivian’s </b>crying became mure dramatic as she stood and bowed to Charlotte “Tin sorry, Charlotte. I was wrong<b>. </b>I shouldn’t have lied <b>and </b>tried to frame you. Please
Mrs. Jasper Sr sighed. “Charlotte, she really was in the wong, <b>but </b>she’s <b>apologized </b>can’t <b>you </b><b>forgive </b><b>her </b>now?”
Chiatutte lowed slightly
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