Chapter 207

Chapter 207:

Sherlyn’s voice was cold as she replied, “We raised Jenna, never expecting anything in return. But when my husband was diagnosed with cancer, I never imagined she could be so cold and selfish. All I asked was for her to repay the money we spent on her dance classes, and she refused!”

With that, Sherlyn tore away the veil of Jenna’s hypocrisy, exposing her true nature. The reporter turned his attention to Jenna, realizing that the real ungrateful person wasn’t Madisyn but Jenna. The crowd’s gaze shifted, now filled with mockery and disdain for Jenna.

Jenna, feeling the weight of their judgment, shook her head desperately. “No, it’s not like that. You’ve got it all wrong. I thought Madisyn was your real daughter, and I only acted that way because I wanted her to come and look after you. I’m here now with five hundred thousand to help cover the medical bills!”

Sherlyn couldn’t help but find it all painfully ironic. “So, you spread rumors about Madisyn being an ungrateful daughter, and now you show up with five hundred thousand? We both know why you did it—it was all for your reputation. I don’t need your money anymore. Madisyn has already taken care of the medical bills. Just pay me back the money I spent on you since childhood, and we can cut ties for good. I cared for you deeply, but your ingratitude is shocking.”

Jenna’s face flushed with embarrassment, her eyes welling up with tears as she listened to Sherlyn’s harsh words. Phyllis, unwilling to let her daughter be berated, stepped in. “Don’t you think you’re being too harsh? Jenna didn’t know the full story. She only acted that way because she hoped Madisyn would come see you.”

“Bullshit!” Sherlyn spat, her disgust evident. “I told her over and over that Madisyn isn’t my child, but she refused to believe me! She knew the truth but chose not to believe it so she could target Madisyn. It’s all because she can’t stand the thought of Madisyn living a better life than her!”

Sherlyn’s words struck a chord, laying bare Jenna’s true motivations. Madisyn, watching quietly, couldn’t help but silently applaud Sherlyn. She had hit the mark perfectly.

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The live stream chat exploded with outrage.

“Oh my God! So, it was all Jenna’s scheme. She’s so cruel!”

“Exactly. If Jenna really cared about her former parents, she would have helped them financially before slandering Madisyn. She’s only sending money now to save her own reputation! It’s so transparent.”

“I can’t stand Jenna. The whole Chapman family seems rotten to the core. Don’t you agree?”

“Absolutely. The Chapman family had a chance to come out of this looking good, but they destroyed their own reputation.”

“Evil people always get what’s coming to them! The Johns family should never cooperate with them. The Chapmans deserve to be punished.”

“This whole thing just proves there’s not a decent person in the entire Chapman family! I’m done with them. Who’s with me in boycotting their products?”

“Everyone’s focused on Jenna, but let’s not forget this reporter. He was so arrogant at the start, and he didn’t even bother to learn the truth!”

“Right! We can’t let this reporter off the hook. What he did was just as terrible.”

The reporter found himself in an increasingly uncomfortable situation. He had believed he was on a mission for justice, only to realize he had been played. Glancing angrily at Jenna, he started to retreat, but Madisyn’s voice stopped him in his tracks. “Aren’t you going to apologize to them now?” she asked, her tone calm but firm.

The reporter froze, then turned to face the two elderly people. With no other option, he stepped forward. “I’m truly sorry. I never meant to hurt your feelings. I was deceived as well.”

Sherlyn, unimpressed, responded sharply, “As a reporter, it’s your job to uphold your profession’s integrity. I told you multiple times that Madisyn isn’t my daughter, but you ignored me! Were you just eager for sensational gossip?”

Every word from Sherlyn hit the nail on the head, exposing the reporter’s irresponsibility. Madisyn, observing quietly, couldn’t help but admire Sherlyn’s keen insight. Though she appeared simple and straightforward, Sherlyn had a sharp mind for reading people.

The reporter’s face flushed crimson with embarrassment. “I’m truly sorry…”

But Madisyn wasn’t about to let him off so easily. “If you’re really sorry, shouldn’t you show it through some actions?”

Catching her drift, the reporter quickly responded, “I’ll donate ten thousand dollars to you as a gesture of my apology.”

Sherlyn didn’t miss a beat. “Madisyn has already taken care of the medical expenses. We don’t need your money. It would be better if you donated it to charity instead.”

“Of course, no problem at all,” the reporter agreed hurriedly.

Unable to bear the situation any longer, the reporter quickly fled the scene with his assistant in tow, leaving Phyllis and Jenna standing awkwardly in the ward. Jenna’s eyes were red with resentment, while Phyllis wore a conflicted expression.

Suddenly, Phyllis stepped forward and grasped Madisyn’s hand. “It’s all my fault, Madisyn. Please, forgive me. I know I didn’t treat you well when you were a child, but I only wanted you to have a bright future! Why would I intentionally hurt you when I had no idea that you weren’t my daughter at the time?”

Madisyn’s voice was cold as she responded, “But you didn’t treat Jenna like that after she returned.” Phyllis fell silent, unable to find a response.

Blood ties can be a strange and powerful thing. When Madisyn was a child, Phyllis constantly pushed her to excel, never sparing a thought for whether Madisyn had time to rest. But then, with Jenna back, Phyllis had become unusually gentle.

Phyllis, feeling the weight of her past actions, lowered her gaze. “I’m truly sorry, Madisyn. But we were once family. Can you find it in your heart to forgive us?”

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