Chapter 392
Gordon handed Monday’s leash to her. “See you around p>
Monday barked a farewell to Gordy.
“It’s Mr. Sylvester,” Gordon corrected with a wry smile.
Caitlin let out a soft laugh. “But if she calls you ‘big brother,’ doesn’t that make you sound younger p>
Gordon raised an eyebrow. “You’re old enough to be a mom now. Isn’t it perfectly normal for me to be ‘uncle p>
“Well, when you put it that way Caitlin waved Monday’s paw again. “Monday, let’s say goodbye to Mr. Sylvester p>
The Gonzales family’s main hall.
Amanda was chatting with Keira.
“Mom, Ann’s turning twenty-three in a few days. I want her birthday party to be a real event this year-something grand p>
Keira’s expression tightened ever so slightly. “After what just happened with the Somerset family, aren’t you worried a lavish birthday bash for Ann will hurt their feelings p>
She couldn’t shake her unease—especially knowing Ann bore some responsibility for Harlan Somerset’s death. The guilt still gnawed at her.
Amanda’s face shifted. “Mom, even Mr. Quinten is coming in person to
congratulate Ann this year. If we don’t make it grand, won’t it be embarrassing for the Gonzales family p>
Keira didn’t use TikTok, so she was oblivious to the online drama.
Hearing Amanda’s words, Keira was taken aback. “You mean Mr. Quinten himself is coming to Ann’s birthday p>
Amanda nodded, her eyes gleaming with pride. “That’s right p>
In the entire Gonzales family, even Keira herself had never received such an honor. But her beloved daughter had!
The pride in Amanda’s eyes was unmistakable.
Keira pressed further, “Amanda, are you sure Mr. Quinten is coming? Is there any misunderstanding here? If things get out of hand, it’ll be hard to fix p>
Keira was nothing if not cautious. After all, Ann was her granddaughter. The girl had already made one reckless mistake-she needed to be more careful from now on.
Get out of hand? Amanda almost scoffed aloud. Her mother’s bias was so deep, it might as well span an ocean if this were Caitlin, would she be so suspicious and fussy? Ridiculous.
“Mom, Ann saved Mr. Quinten’s life He said himself he wanted to attend her birthday party and even posted a statement online. How could possibly be fake?” Amanda replied.
“He posted a statement?” Keira was even more shocked.
“Yes, look,” Amanda said, pulling out her phone. “Here it is p>
Keira took Amanda’s phone. She read Mr. Quinten’s public statement, then saw Ann’s own post, oozing with subtle pride. Only then did she understand what had happened.
“So Keira frowned slightly. “When Ann mentions her cousin in the post, she means Freya p>
Amanda nodded. “Yes. But Mom, don’t get upset. I really don’t think Freya meant
to steal Ann’s spotlight with that photo. Please don’t blame her p>
“Show me the photo,” Keira said.
Amanda scrolled to the picture on her phone.
Even though it was just a shot from behind, Keira recognized her granddaughter instantly. “That’s Freya! Why is Ann even fighting over this? The important thing now is to apologize to Freya and clarify things for everyone online. Otherwise, Ang will be the one who ends up humiliated p>
Amanda’s face went pale. She never expected her mother’s favoritism to run so deep.
The girl in the photo was clearly Ann, but her mother was still willing to lie with her eyes wide open. And now Ann was supposed to apologize to Caitlin?
Utterly revolting.
Amanda felt sick to her stomach-no wonder Caitlin was so shameless, always trying to take what belonged to Ann. With a mother like this, how could things turn out any other way?