Chapter 1457: Chapter 1457: She Has a Condition
Irene Hamer said indifferently, "Mr. Powell, when your family was looking for your biological daughter, you said that Quinn Powell was just an adopted daughter and that it was only because you missed Xaviera that you adopted her. In the end, Quinn is just a shadow of Xaviera. The fact that she could come to the Powell family is all thanks to Xaviera. Now that Xaviera is back, she doesnât even ask you to drive away Quinn, but you actually let her be bullied by an adopted daughter and look at her face - isnât that too much?"
Robert Powell looked distressed, "Quinn has grown up in the Powell family since she was little, she is also my daughter, I canât neglect her just because Xaviera is back, can I?"
Ireneâs anger flared, "Xaviera never made things difficult for Quinn, but you should be clear who has priority! Xaviera is the Powell familyâs daughter, and now she wants to return to her own home, yet she has to look at the face of an adopted daughter. If Quinn gets sick, Xaviera has to move out - whatâs the point of her coming back to this home?"
Robert Powell was silent for a moment, and he began to reflect in his heart.
But Quinn had been by his side for more than a decade, he had long regarded her as his biological daughter, both of them were his daughters, he just didnât want to favor one over the other. But upon careful thought, how unfair this is to Xaviera! But if he had to abandon Quinn, he couldnât bear it!
Caleb Mametâs voice was low, "Actually, Xaviera doesnât necessarily have to be the daughter of the Powell family, isnât she the one you came looking for from far away?"
Xaviera Evansâs eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of her lips curled up in a smile.
Jacob Powell looked unhappy, "Mr. Caleb Mamet, what kind of talk is this! Xaviera is my sister, naturally she is the daughter of the Powell family. Canât she tolerate Quinn?"
"Mr. Powell, I can emphasize it again," Caleb Mametâs eyes were cold, and he said word by word, "If you want Xaviera to return to the Powell family, you must distinguish between your biological daughter and your adopted daughter, and you have to fight for Xavieraâs rights, so that everyone knows that she is the Powell familyâs daughter. But now it seems that not only have you not done this, you have let an adopted daughter ride over Xavieraâs head, and this affection does not have to be recognized."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Powell father and son changed instantly, and their faces looked complicated.
Jacob knew that todayâs incident had aggrieved Xaviera, but when Quinn fainted, he couldnât just ignore her!
Robert Powell, standing aside, looked unhappy. Calebâs words were clearly threatening. He knew that what Caleb said was very reasonable, but he still did not want to bow his head and admit his mistake.
Dr. Blue and the housekeeper looked at each other and saw speechlessness in each otherâs eyes.
Mr. Powell and Mr. Powell both said they want to treat both daughters fairly, but in fact, they have unconsciously favored Miss Quinn. If Miss Xaviera really returns to the Powell family, there will be many more grievances for her in the future!
For a moment, the atmosphere fell into an awkward silence. Quinn bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly, "Xaviera, donât blame my brother and father, itâs all my fault, Iâm sorry for you ..."
Irene raised her hand to silence her, "Miss Powell, donât talk anymore; itâs as if my Xaviera bullied you."
Quinn looked wronged as she bit her lip, tears spinning in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.
"Alright," Robert waved his hand and immediately looked at Xaviera, his voice gentle, "Xaviera, come in and sit down first. Actually, your brother and I have been waiting for you in the living room for a long time. Itâs just that Quinn suddenly fell ill, so we didnât go to meet you. If it wasnât for this sudden situation, how could I not go? Letâs put this matter aside, and I wonât let you be wronged in the future."
Robert Powell had always been highly respected since he was young, and people around him had always tried to please him. He felt that he was willing to lower his head to coax Xaviera, and that was already full of sincerity.
Seeing the father and son of the Powell family looking like this, Ireneâs anger continued to blaze, but as she was about to step forward and argue, she was stopped by Xaviera. Smiling at everyone, she said, "Alright, letâs listen to Dad."
Quinnâs eyes widened in surprise; Xaviera actually wouldnât pursue the matter further?
Seeing Xaviera giving in like this, Quinn felt even more uneasy in her heart and had a bad premonition.
Just as Robert was elated, praising Xaviera for her tolerance, Xaviera smiled and suddenly said, "Dad, since Miss Powell has lived in the Powell family for so many years, I certainly wonât drive her away. If she dislikes me or doesnât want to see me, I wonât mind. But I have one condition."
Xaviera gently touched something in her bag, and Robertâs attention was suddenly drawn, his eyes full of anticipation, "Xaviera, just say it, I agree with everything. Is it a photo in your bag?"