Chapter 216

Chapter 216 Confronting Christina

Rebecca had always believed that she understood Christina well enough.

But now, she began to reevaluate.

“Mom, why are you looking at me like that? Christina’s heart tightened as she observed Rebecca’s

expression.

Rebecca stared at Christina with a searching gaze, silent and unmoving

Christina felt increasingly uneasy and said, ‘As for Natalie, I… M–Morn, it was her! S–she forced me!”

Christina was genuinely panicking.

Rebecca was usually serious at times, but now there was a gravity in her scrutiny that seemed to

question Christina’s very soul.

Ever since Natalie’s identity was exposed, Rebecca repeatedly warned her not to trouble Natalie and to

avoid conflicts.

Christina had been taken away by the police this time because someone affiliated with Natalie had dug

up her account.

Although she had registered it recently, she never expected it would be automatically linked through the

phone she was using.

Christina had to admit Natalie was no longer the pushover she used to be.

Christina was surrounded by capable individuals, and there was nothing she didn’t know. Her concern

now was the person abroad…! If she had know

earlier that this would happen, she would have handled it.

more cleanly.

What would happen if Natalie’s people found that person? What would happen to Christina?!

Christina had been unable to contact that person now. There was still an outstanding payment owed to

him, but he probably already saw what happened to the other two and escaped. He probably didn’t

want the money and didn’t even dare to call Christina anymore.

What she was afraid now… was if Natalie’s people found him, everything would be exposed!

As she gazed at Rebecca, her heart tightened even more.

“Mom.” She extended her hand, attempting to feign a playful demeanor,

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The sharpness in Rebecca’s eyes Intensified.

Christina pleaded, “I was wrong, I truly was.”

Rebecca, her tone now sharp, questioned, “Why? Why did you do it?”

Christina was at a loss for words Suddenly faced with the question, she didn’t know how to answer.

Previously, Rebecca only needed to instruct, and Christina would obey.

Rebecca disliked Natalie and had Christina watch Isabella.

Therefore, there was no need for explanations for those things.

But now…

“Well? Tou

me!”

Witnessing Christina’s struggle to find words, Rebecca raised her voice in anger.

In truth, Rebecca felt a sense of panic too. She was anxious about Christina turning out as Natalie had

warned.

If that were true…

No, s

No, she couldn’t accept it.

Absolutely not.

I

“It was Natalie. She provoked me first, Mom… How could I endure her saying I’m just an adopted

daughter? How could I endure her insults towards me and you?‘

“I have always regarded you as my biological mother, and she actually…”

When she said this, Christina started crying!

That pitiful look was like a child who fought back and did something wrong. It made people feel very

distressed when they saw her.

Wanda rushed over from behind.

“Madam, what are you doing? Miss has been frightened all night. Please don’t treat her like this!”

Rebecca shot Wanda a stern look.

Wanda swallowed nervously. “You know, the former young mistress often appeared docile in public but

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“Wanda, don’t say anything. It’s my fault. It’s all my fault! Christina grabbed Wanda, preventing her from

saying more.

In doing so, she appeared even more pitiful.

Rebecca was not as easily swayed as before. Unlike in the past, witnessing Christina’s distress didn’t

soften her heart.

Once a person harbored suspicions, they found eradicating those seeds of doubt challenging.

“Wanda, leavel” Her words were icy and stern.

Wanda wanted to say more for Christina’s sake, but Rebecca remained cold, allowing no room for

further

discussion. Reluctantly, Wanda cast a concerned glance at Christina before leaving.

Now, with only Christina and Rebecca left in the hall, Christina looked pitifully at Rebecca. Whenever

she

displayed this kind of vulnerability in the past, Rebecca would undoubtedly feel sympathy.

However, this time…

She didn’t!

Rebecca simply stared at Christina in silence, unperturbed.

Christina called out, “Mom!”

Rebecca’s tone grew even colder. “Tina, tell me honestly, what are your feelings towards your brother?”

“Huh?”

Rebecca’s sudden question caught Christina off guard. Clearly, she hadn’t expected this inquiry. From

last

night until now, her inner turmoil hadn’t subsided.

In such moments, rationality inevitably faltered.

“Well?”

Seeing Christina’s lack of response, Rebecca’s gaze became sharper. She cherished her adopted

daughter; from the moment the child arrived, she worried about how the girl would adjust to a new life.

Hence, her care for Christina was meticulous.

However, this affection had its limits,

While she once entertained thoughts of arranging a marriage for Christina, when the time came to

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own biological daughters.

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The union would benefit the Johnson family, and she also wanted Christina to lead a good life.

After all, Rebecca had raised her from childhood,

However, this didn’t mean that Rebecca would accept Christina as her daughter–in–law, that was

something she absolutely couldn’t tolerate.

When Wanda had mentioned it earlier, Rebecca had scolded her.

Now, with Natalie’s reminder, she realized that she might not truly understand Christina’s inner feelings.

“He’s a good brother!”

“Do you like him? Rebecca continued to inquire.

Christina looked at Rebecca in confusion, unaware of why she asked such a question.

At this moment, her heart pounded loudly.

Rebecca continued, “Do you love him?”

“Mom!”

“Tell me!” Rebecca’s tone softened slightly, creating an illusion in Christina’s heart at that moment–a

misconception that there might be a possibility between herself and Cedric.

Rebecca’s eyes seemed to have a bewitching quality, encouraging Christina to confess her innermost

feelings

Christina looked at her without saying anything.

“Tell me, do you love him?”

Seeing Christina hesitate, Rebecca already had an answer in her heart. Nevertheless, she persisted,

patiently asking. Christina looked at Rebecca, unable to see through her thoughts at this moment.

However, under Rebecca’s encouraging gaze, she nodded.