The Scorned Heir

Chapter Twenty Three

"You have done a tremendous job, and we are all proud of you, "Lilian said to Cassie and Cassie smiled proudly. “I thought you wouldn’t be able to get the work done, but you proved us wrong and showed us how capable you are, we are proud of you, no perfect words can express how proud I am”

Ethan found himself stunned and taken aback by the unexpected twist that had unfolded. Cassie's parents, who had previously blamed him and accused him of leading Cassie towards unfathomable actions, suddenly shifted their perspective and expressed pride in her.

“Mom! You flatter too much, I hadn’t believed in myself either, but it was all thanks to Ethan, he pushed me when I didn’t believe in myself and he was there to support me throughout” Cassie replied to her mom.

Moving deeper into the room, Ethan closed the distance between himself and Cassie, as well as her parents. Startled, they finally became aware of his presence. Lilian, Cassie's mother, greeted him with an uncharacteristically upbeat to