Chapter 603
Old Mrs. Bagley’s eyes were filled with defiance as she shook her head vigorously. I want to find Marlinie She’s not Marine Hearing this, old Mr. Bagley was all knotty browed, clueless on how to respond What brought about this sudden change in old Mrs Barey? Despite earning the trust of old Mr. Bagley, Patricia was now facing rejection from old Mrs Bagley She couldn’t help but feel a twinge of guilt
She looked up and shot her bestie Haillie a pleading look, mimicking a puzzled expression, hoping her friend could help her dodge this bullet
Seeing Patricias SOS, Haillie immediately jumped to her defense. “Old Mrs Bagley, she is Martinie! No doubt about it!
She’s the girl who just performed on stage, only now in a new outfit and makeup, that’s probably why you didn’t recognize her
She just changed because the’s about to perform another act Old Mrs Bagley don’t freak out Just chill a bit and take another look, okay?
The old Mr. Bagley was also trying to pacify old Mrs Bagley, saying, “Yeah, Take another look, and this is exactly the girl you were just demanding to see. How can you not recognize Marline?
Hearing everyone say this, old Mrs. Bagley, guided by old Mr. Bagley and Haillie, took another look at Patricia. She stared at her intently, starting to waver, “You are
Marlinie?
Old Mr. Bagley gave a wink, signaling Patricia to say something.
Patricia, being the sly for she was, knew what the old man was up to, he wanted her to play along and pretend to be their daughter Marlinie to soothe old Mrs. Bagley
And that suited her just fine!
As long as old Mrs Bagley depended on her like her lost daughter, the Bagley family would be another powerful ally for her, besides the Howard family!
So. Patricia put on a sentimental act, her eyes even turning red. She tentatively held old Mrs. Bagley’s hand, while gently saying. Yes, it’s me! I’m Marlinie, Mom, I’m back
“Marlinie
Hearing this familiar name, old Mrs Bagley seemed to be transported back to the days when her daughter was still by her side. Tears instantly filled her eyes, and she held Patricia’s hand tremblingly. “Marlinie, my Marline, you’ve suffered”
Patricia rested her head on old Mrs. Bagley’s shoulder, a satisfied smile playing on her lips.
Witnessing this, old Mr. Bagley felt a pang of sadness but also a relief. It was a good thing that Patricia was accepted by old Mrs. Bagley so easily. This should help soothe old Mrs. Bagley’s longing for her daughter.
Just as this touching scene was unfolding, a lazy voice barged in
“Sorry to interrupt(”
Everyone turned in surprise toward the source of the voice.
Ellinor had somehow joined them, her face filled with a smile, effortlessly merging into the conversation.
Seeing Ellinor suddenly appear, Haillie and Patricia both couldn’t help but go on high alert.
What’s this annoying woman doing here?
Was she trying to stir the pot again?
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