Leilani fell silent for a moment before offering a faint smile. "It's a long story."
She didn't want to discuss the Sloan family too much, but considering she would be working with Mr. Dillon long-term, she decided to explain briefly to prevent the Sloans from causing trouble later.
"I was switched at birth and grew up in the countryside. The Sloan family didn't identify me and bring me back until I was seventeen." Her tone was placid, as if narrating someone else's life. "Not long after I returned, they framed me and sent me to prison."
Floyd's eyes widened in shock. "What?"
Leilani ignored his astonishment and continued. "I spent four years inside. When I got out, they despised me for having no degree and a criminal record, so I cut ties with them. Strictly speaking, he isn't really my brother anymore."
Leilani glossed over the years of suffering in a few sentences—omitting Tamara's schemes, the cold indifference of the Sloan family, and the hardships she endured in prison.
Even so, hearing this made Floyd's face darken instantly.
"Absurd!" He slammed his hand on the table, causing water to splash from his cup. "Is there something wrong with your family's brains? You're so intelligent and capable, yet they..."
Even a tiger doesn't eat its own cubs. To disregard their own daughter over a degree and a record? It seemed these parents were terrible human beings.
Floyd's beard trembled with rage. He couldn't find the right words to describe the stupidity of the Sloan family.
Leilani smiled but didn't reply.

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