The black SUV moved smoothly along the tree-lined mountain road, the interior filled with the subtle scent of lavender and the cool aroma of bamboo.
Liu Erya—no, it should be Lü Jiaqi now—was still in a daze, her feet feeling like they were walking on clouds, her steps unsteady. She touched the soft seat beneath her, then glanced at Wuyou beside her, who was resting with her eyes closed, still feeling as if she were in a dream.
"My daughter, Lü Wuyou, cannot act so petty. Do you want to embarrass me?" Wuyou's voice came calmly, with a hint of coldness.
"Sister... Sister..." Lü Jiaqi couldn't help but shrink her shoulders, looking timidly at Wuyou, her voice soft and sweet.
"I've already told you, I am your biological mother. From this moment on, forget your identity as Liu Erya, forget your past. You are simply my daughter, Lü Jiaqi, the daughter of the Lü family." Wuyou opened her eyes, a hint of displeasure in her peach blossom eyes.
"Mom..." For some reason, Lü Jiaqi didn't dare to disobey Wuyou's words and immediately changed her address, but she still looked a little uncomfortable.
"Okay! When we get back, I'll find you a tutor. You'll have to start from scratch, which means you'll have to work harder than others, understand?"
"Understood." Lü Jiaqi nodded. She envied those who could go to school. Her younger brother, Xiaobao, could go to school every day and learn, while she could only stay at home doing chores. She longed to learn. No matter how tired she was, she wouldn't be as tired as Liu Erya. Lü Jiaqi would be better off.
"Remember, observe more and speak less." Wuyou thought for a moment and swallowed the rest of her words. What happened later would become clear once they saw it for themselves; it was best to let the child experience it for himself.
Lü Jiaqi felt somewhat puzzled, not understanding the deeper meaning behind Wuyou's words, but she obediently nodded, firmly remembering those four words, "Mm!"
"Sleep well!" A cool touch covered her eyelids, and the familiar darkness enveloped her. Lu Jiaqi slowly drifted off to sleep amidst the scent of bamboo.
Looking at Lü Jiaqi's thin face, Wuyou couldn't help but sigh. This child had indeed suffered a lot, but it didn't bring her a good outcome.
In short, the family's story is about the truth about the real and fake heiresses being exposed. The fake heiresses gain everything and become the family's darling, while the real heiresses are the epitome of a villainous supporting character, cynical and rebellious, and lose everything.
Given Lü Jiaqi's appearance, she couldn't possibly be the pampered heiress she was; she could only be the villainous female supporting character, the fake heiress. She was also Wuyou's target.
The bright, clear moonlight of summer brought a touch of coolness to the sweltering heat, and the restlessness all over the body was dispelled by the bright moonlight.
Bathed in the enchanting moonlight, a black SUV slowly drove into a manor. The magnificent, black gates slowly opened, welcoming its owner.
Lu Jiaqi, full of energy, leaned against the car window, his wide, almond-shaped eyes staring blankly at the scene before him. A strange premonition suddenly welled up in his heart. His life was about to change forever.
"Madam is back." The handsome butler, Ji Yisi, dressed in a black tailcoat, had a precise smile on his lips. His tone was respectful and polite, but it also carried a hint of indifference and coldness.
"Hmm, where are Xiang Song and Xue Wei?" Wu You walked slowly in her high heels, the coat in her hand already in Ji Yisi's hands.
"Young Master and Miss are resting in their respective rooms. I'll call them down right away." Ji Yisi smiled slightly, and the two maids behind her went upstairs to fetch them.
"Mom..." The magnificent scene before him was something Lü Jiaqi had never seen before. He felt a little timid, stepped forward and tightly gripped Wuyou's clothes, muttering softly. It was as if only in this way could he gain a little sense of security.
In this unfamiliar place, with unfamiliar air, unfamiliar environment, and unfamiliar people, the only thing that could make him feel at ease was his somewhat unfamiliar biological mother.
Wuyou didn't speak, but glanced at Lü Jiaqi. The cold glint in her eyes made the girl freeze instantly. Her hands unconsciously loosened, and she straightened her back and stood up straight.
"Mom..." Lu Xiangsong and Lu Xuewei came downstairs one after the other. When they saw Wuyou, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous and called out to her cautiously.
"Hmm! I called you here today to announce something. This is Lü Jiaqi, who will be Xue Wei's twin sister from now on." Wu You was slightly satisfied. Lü Jiaqi's sensible voice was tinged with a hint of gentleness, but coupled with her cold and hard tone, it still made people feel a chill down their spines.
"Mom, why?" Lu Xuewei's eyes widened as she stared intently at Lu Jiaqi, feeling violated. She was the only princess in the family; how could she let someone else be her sister? Why?
"Mom, even if you want an adopted daughter, it doesn't have to be like this!" Lu Xiangsong couldn't help but frown, his handsome face, which resembled his father's, full of displeasure.
Lu Wuyou has always been assertive, and her children are somewhat afraid of her as well. They wouldn't dare argue with her on ordinary matters, but this was a truly serious matter. They absolutely refused to admit it for no reason; both children were already in their rebellious phase.
Because of Lü Wuyou's long-term high-pressure policies, the two children both respected and feared him. Coupled with the sudden change in their rebellious mentality during adolescence, the two children had already shown signs of rebelling against Wuyou.
These two children, like wild animals, treated their home as their territory. How could they allow other cubs to occupy their space, not even a corner? This is the innocent tyranny and possessiveness of children.
"Adopted daughter?" Wuyou's lips curled into a cold smile, like frost in winter, making people shiver involuntarily. She held the two words in her mouth, pondering them slowly, making them seem even more intriguing.
“I really don’t want to adopt a daughter, so let’s just send her away.” Upon hearing this, Lu Xiangsong and his sister breathed a long sigh of relief, no longer as prickly as before. Lu Jiaqi, however, shuddered and subconsciously reached out to clutch Wuyou’s clothes. Was he going to be abandoned again?
Recalling the days she suffered in the Liu family, Lü Jiaqi bit her lip tightly, oblivious to the blood seeping into it. Her peach blossom eyes were red, like those of a bullied little rabbit.
She absolutely refused to go back to the Liu family, even if it meant working like a slave or a servant.
"Ji Yisi, in ten minutes, go upstairs and pack up the young lady's things, then send her away." Wuyou raised her left hand to look at the watch on her wrist, tapping the dial lightly. It was 9:05.
"Mom, are you sending me away?" Lu Xuewei's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, her voice rising, sharp and shrill—a behavior that the usually elegant and noble Miss Lu had never shown before.
Even Lü Xiangsong's face darkened slightly, and his gaze towards Wuyou was full of accusation.
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