Chapter 566 The Truth Behind Josieâs Birth âSmack!â
Claudia raised her hand and delivered a sharp slap.
âMadam!â The servant gasped.
Summer fell to the ground and held her face in disbelief as she looked up at the quivering woman before her. She continued, âDid I say anything wrong? Itâs like youâve lost your soul since she left.
Youâve abandoned me and my brother, consumed by your devotion and prayers. Will reciting Godâs words and prayers bring her back? Itâs been so many years, and thereâs still no trace of her anywhere!â
Those words struck Claudiaâs heart.
âYouâve neglected and abandoned your entire family, treating me like I never existed. Would you kick me out and let Liana inherit the Olsen family if she were to return?â D Summerâs voice quavered as tears streaked her face. The lead in her body finally lifted.
âSummer, this is absurd! How can you even say such a thing?â Claudiaâs voice trembled as she bent over, clutching her chest. âI have dedicated my life to raising you and your brother. Havenât you felt the love I haye for both of you?â
âAnd as for Liana, she is your sister, your own flesh and blood. How can you be so coldâhearted?â
Summer raised an eyebrow, smiling as she said, âI donât feel that way. Iâve barely seen her a few times.
I never considered her as a sister, just a vague figure. I donât understand why you canât move on because of her.â
Each sentence that left her mouth continued to pierce Claudiaâs heart deeper. She was too furious to speak, her lower lips trembling with suppressed rage.
Summer knelt on the ground, clutching her legs. Her eyes filled with fear and anxiety as she added, âMother, will you not want me anymore if Liana returns?â
Claudia lowered her gaze coldly.
Anxiety crawled over her body as she uttered, âIs it true? Iâm terrified, Mother. I have nightmares every night where you only love my sister and donât even see me. Will those dreams come true?â
Claudia sensed the fear in Summerâs voice. She felt slightly calm as she stroked her head gently and reassured her, âYouâre both my daughters. How could that be? Youâre overthinking it.â
As Summer held onto her tightly, her mind filled with the recent information the detective had uncovered.
âAs for Paul, he used to be a surgeon at Rivodia Hospital, and Josie was adopted by him while working there. His wife was always unhappy about it. Later, he made a medical mistake and was fired from the hospital. The whole family moved to Wavery City,â The detective informed as he presented a stack of documents.
âIndeed, Josie is not his biological child.â
âAll the surveillance cameras malfunctioned then, leaving no trace of the missing Liana, in the Olsen familyâs search. Over the years, finding any leads has become even more challenging. Without Ms.
Olsen providing the crucial clue and aligning the time and location with Paul, the truth of Josie being Liana wouldnât have been uncovered.â
With everything coming to light, Summer closed her eyes and asked, âIf Dexter and the Olsen family investigate Josie, will they discover all of this?â
âHighly unlikely, as even Paul himself is unaware that Josie is the child who went missing from the Olsen family years ago.â
âThis matter must be kept strictly confidential. Any leakage will cost you your life!â
âYes⦠Ms. Olsen, then what about the moneyâ¦
âCollect it in two hours.â
Summer opened her eyes as she returned to the present moment. âIâm sorry, Mother. I got carried away and spoke out of turn. Please donât be angry.
Claudiaâs anger was alleviated. She sighed, âYou have suffered much all these years, and Mother is sorry for that.â
Summer gently shook her head. âNo, Iâm doing well. From now on, I will follow the path and live even better. I will marry Arnold.â