The reason Evelyn initially stormed off abroad was to force my biological parents to abandon their search for me.
Vincent saved me and didn’t reject me because his investigation revealed that I was the true daughter of the Carter Family.
He thought that keeping me under his watch, confining me within the Cross Family’s sphere, would help Evelyn solidify her position as the true heiress.
But he also resented my existence, hated me for driving away the woman he loved.
That night, he didn’t mistake me for someone else. He did it because he found out that Evelyn had gotten a new boyfriend while abroad. So, he vented his anger and frustration on me.
How laughable that I mistook his five years of rage and resentment for love.
I collected my thoughts and calmly rejected him without a trace of emotion, "There’s cold medicine in the first-aid kit. Taking the medicine directly works better."
It was the first time I had ever disobeyed Vincent’s orders and he was already showing signs of anger.
"Diana, don’t forget your place!"
I couldn’t help but laugh. "And what exactly is my place?"