SWNOVELS Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Several hours later, the car stopped before the Delaney Manor in Greenmeadow
City. With wide—eyed curiosity, Cordelia admired the grandeur of the ornate
standalone villa as Lorna guided her through the gate, the unfamiliar
surroundings rendering her slightly bewildered.
As soon as they entered, they were assaulted by the pungent smell of alcohol
spray.
The housekeeper, Sandra, wielding a spray bottle, began to douse Cordelia
indiscriminately. A silver—hatred lady. directed the onslaught, “The hair and the
shoes. Don't miss a spot.”
Cordelia instinctively shielded her eyes while Lorna quickly stepped forward to
exclaim, “Laurinda, what are you doing?”
Laurinda Delaney, eyes droopy with disdain, replied with a biting tone, “Who
knows what kind of riff-raff those orphanages harbor? What if she brings in
germs and viruses?”
Torn between hurt and anger, Lorna retorted, “Laurinda!™
Laurinda assessed Cordelia thoroughly.
The g
girl seemed docile enough, her gaze lowered, long lashes casting shadows on
her cheeks, quite a looker, but so wooden, as if the barbs went unheard.
Laurinda’s gaze was thick with distaste, “Look at her, all dopey. She’s not foolish,
is she? Did you even check properly? You've searched for 18 years for nothing
and suddenly found her by some random email?”
Sanderson's tone was firm. “Mom, I've had the DNA test done. She is indeed my
daughter. I won't tolerate such talk again! And she is not foolish.”
After that, Sanderson pointed to Laurinda and introduced her to Cordelia, “Lia,
this is your grandmother.”
Then, he pointed to a spirited and beautiful girl near Cordelia’s age. “And this is
Juliana Delaney, your cousin from your uncle's side.”
Laurinda’s demeanor softened as she turned to Juliana, patting her hand
affectionately. “Juliana, keep your distance from her. Her mind's not right. Don’t
let it rub off on you.”
Juliana maintained a polite smile on her face as she said, “Grandma, you
do jest.
Yet she stepped back, covering her nose and saying to Lorna, “Aunt Lorna, why
don't you get Cordelia to bathe first?”
Her disdain was clear as day.
Lorna quickly glanced at Cordelia, expecting her to be upset, but instead found
her eerily calm, as if she hadn't heard a word they said.
Feeling a pang, Lorna led Cordelia upstairs. “Lia, your dad has to take care of
your school transfer. I'll show you to your room now. I designed it myself. It was
in a hurry, and I didn’t know what you'd like, but take a look. We can always
make changes later.”
Lorna's kindness was like a warm current to Cordelia’s chilly heart, but upon
opening the door to the room,
Lorna herself was shocked. “What's going on here?”
The spacious and beautifully decorated room was bustling with servants
organizing clothes on the bed.
Juliana walked in. “Aunt Lorna, Grandma said I could have this room. You two
might want to find a different one.” With that, she gave Cordelia a provoking
glance.
Juliana’s room had been fine, but her envy had taken hold when she saw the
beautiful room Lorna had prepared for Cordelia.
Both were daughters of the Delaney family. And why should this country bumpkin
get the better room?
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Lorna frowned. “This isn't right.”
Before she could finish, Laurinda’s imperious voice rang out, “And why not? It's
just a room. What's wrong with giving it to Juliana?”
Lorna hesitated. She knew Laurinda had never approved of her as family, always
making concessions to keep the peace at home. But this involved Lia.
She mustered her courage to object, “Laurinda, I specifically prepared this for
Lia. You can't play favorites like
this.”
Laurinda cut her off again. “Play favorites? Juliana is bright and smart, facing
critical exams this year. This room has good light and soundproofing. It's only
practical for her to have it. And for this fool, what does it matter where she
sleeps? Any room will do for her.”
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Lorna wanted to persist, but
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Laurinda’s face darkened, her voice
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Laurinda’s husband, Steward
Delaney, was in charge, managing
their vast corporation. And though
was starting to take over, Steward
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Defeated, Lorna clenched her fists. “Lia, I'll show you another room.”
Cordelia nodded. And where she stayed made little difference to her.
But then, she looked at Laurinda thoughtfully. “So, if you're a good student, you
get a nice room?”
Like her demeanor, her voice sounded with a profound indifference.
Laurinda blinked, “What?”
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Cordelia averted her gaze, returning
to her detached air. After a brief
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pause, she added, “Never mind.” As
Cordelia followed Lorna to the other
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