Chapter 140
hapter 140 The First Meeting
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When Scarlett stepped imo the main hall of the estate, she immediately saw that everyone had already gathered. And just like she was sizing them up, they were all sizing her up too.
Their gazes were mixed–curiosity, scrutiny, a hint of admiration, but also clear disdain and dissatisfaction.
“Ma’am,” Scarlett greeted, stepping forward with a calm composure, her smile polite and measured.
Taylor had already warned her that the matriarch of the Lane family was strong–willed and exacting. It was best to act demure to earn her favor. sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ allmacware.com website on Gøøglᴇ to access s of novels early and in the highest quality.
But Scarlett didn’t care. After spending five or six years trying to please the Joyner family and still being met with indifference, she had learned not to break herself just to please others.
Her serenity, even aloofness, made the atmosphere in the room freeze for a moment. Then, the old lady smiled warmly.
“Not bad,” she said, nodding. “You do take after your mother. Now that you’re home, you’re a proper heiress of the Lane family. As long as I’m alive, no one will dare bully you.”
Taylor quickly stepped in to do the introductions, though even without them, Scarlett had already figured it out. The middle–aged couple beside the old matriarch, whose eyes were slightly red–rimmed with emotion, were clearly her parents.
Owen had a stern air about him, with sharp features that gave off an undeniable authority. Yet despite his age, he looked barely older than Taylor, still dignified and composed.
Scarlett opened her mouth, the word catching in her throat before finally slipping out.
“Dad.”
Owen, who had maintained a calm demeanor, suddenly looked awkward–almost nervous. His hands fidgeted at his sides until his wife gave him a light nudge. Then he finally responded with a deep voice.
“Mm. Good girl.”
Scarlett’s gaze shifted to her mother, Sophia. She wore an elegant ivory qipao, her long hair styled into an intricate bun with a jade hairpin. Her features were bold and striking, a classic beauty that evoked grace and dignity.
“Mom.”
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“Mm, mm,” Sophia responded, her voice thick with emotion, hoarse and nasal from crying. Owen quickly pulled her into a one–armed hug as she wiped away her tears.
“Good girl. You’ve finally come home.”
Scarlett fell silent. In such an emotional moment, she didn’t quite know what to say. She remembered how the Lane family had reached out to her before, but out of loyalty to the Joyner family, she had refused to come to Jandale.
Sophia had been disappointed again and again. But even so, she had never given up. After the fire, when Scarlett finally called, Sophia’s trembling voice on the phone had echoed in her ears for days.
Maybe this was what it meant to be cared about.
She wasn’t sure. She had never seen anything like this from Martha.
Perhaps sensing her discomfort, Chloe stepped forward and took her hand gently.
“Scully, you must be exhausted from the trip. I had nothing to do at home, so I went ahead and tidied your room myself. Would you like to go take a look?”
The Lane family estate was massive, with numerous villas spread across the property. Those who lived in the central villas were typically from the main branch, while side branches stayed closer to the outskirts.
Before Scarlett could reply, a teenage boy–about fifteen or sixteen–stormed over and blocked her path.
“You’re unbelievable!”
Chloe blinked in confusion. “Axel, what’s that supposed to mean? What did I do?”
Axel bit his lip, his face flushed with anger.
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