The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 191

“Cindy isn’t like you.” Octavia’s words left no room for argument.

Claire leaned back, her eyes half-closed, a faint, almost mocking smile on her lips. “You’re right, Cindy and I are nothing alike. I’m not your real daughter, but Cindy is. You were always so demanding with me, so strict. I knew our relationship wasn’t like other mothers and daughters. I just didn’t understand why until everyone found out about the switch.”

Octavia felt her heart skip, dread creeping in, but she kept her face calm.

“Of course you could never truly care about a daughter who isn’t your own. I was just something for you to show off. Isn’t that right, Octavia?”

For a moment, Octavia nearly lost her composure, but she was quick to recover. She put on a look of hurt, her voice softening.

“Claire, you can say I overlooked you after Cindy came home. But to say I was harsh because you weren’t my blood... What does that even mean? I only learned the truth when Lance brought Cindy back. If I’d known all along, why would I have treated you so well? I bought you clothes and shoes, I never missed a birthday. Did you ever go hungry or cold?”

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