Chapter 3 Confrontation } Kolten esitated . He was lovala and dared not hide the truth . He replied in a trembling voice , " Ms. Tehila said that since Ms. Seryna was from the slums , she should stay in the attic for a while before moving back into a proper room ." room : as she " What ? " Seryna froze in disbelief , eyes full of grievance turned to Devona . " Grandma , I'm my parents ' biological daughter , yet the adopted one wants me to live in the attic , thinking that I came from the slums ! It seems I'm not welcome here . I might as well leave ." Tehila could play the victim ; so could she . Rage contorted Tehila's face . She was about to faint from anger. When they first brought Seryna back , she seemed dull and obedient . How had she suddenly become so sharp - tongued ? Jennett's face darkened in embarrassment . Rashad looked even more grim . Seryna's gaze swept across the room , taking in their shifting expressions . Deep down , she felt a surge of satisfaction . In her past life , for the sake of family harmony , she had endured Chapter 3 Confrontation the humiliation and moved into the attic , only for these people to treat her even worse . Tehila tried to explain herself , but Devona had lost her temper . " Tehila , do you really think you're the real deal here ?! If not for that vile mom of yours , you'd be the the ne from the slums ! You look just like your mom , sharp - faced and sly ! Tell me , what good . could ever come from a face like that ?! " After venting her anger , she turned to Rashad and Jennett . " You two must have gone mad ! Pampering the maid's daughter while making your own daughter live in the attic ?! Rashad , you're the head of this family . How could you treat your daughter this way ?! " Look at how malicious that maid is . And then look at the daughter she produced ! Keeping her in this house is asking for trouble ! " Rashad looked at Seryna , his face full of guilt . " Mom , I didn't know any of this ." " Jennett turned toward Seryna . " Sera , don't blame Tila . She has been spoiled since she was little and can't accept your return right away . Don't hold it against her . You can live in whichever room you want ." " Hmph ." Seryna sneered . " Mom , are you seriously asking the Chapter 3 Confrontation victim to be more understanding of the one who hurt her ? " How ridiculous ! By agreeing with her , you're saying I'm the shabby , unworthy girl who doesn't deserve a place in this house , right ? " How absurd ! This had all happened before , and yet , she still held on to some foolish longing for the last thread of familial affection . Jennett was caught off guard . Meeting those tearful eyes , she felt agitated . Seryna's voice turned cold . " Mom , what about the suffering I endured and the pain I went through ? Who has ever shown A understanding for me ? Tehila stole my place and lived in luxury , while I , your real daughter , suffered innocently . And you're asking me to be the understanding one ? It seems you don't welcome me back ." Jennett choked on her words , then shot Seryna a sharp glare . How had this girl become so sharp - tongued? es Instinctively , she moved to defend Tehila . " What does this have to do with Tila ? She was just a baby back then , and she didn't know anything . She's a victim too ." Chapter 3 Confrontation Seryna turned to Devona , her voice trembling with deeper grievance . " Grandma , I was also a baby , and I was a victim myself . But Mom chose to shower love on the daughter of her enemy and treat me like a burden . Fine then , since you've decided to keep her , I'll leave . " Rashad said , " Sera , don't say that . Tila has been pampered her whole life . She wouldn't be able to survive without us ." Seryna sneered . So , they couldn't bear to part with Tehila . She kept her tone steady and firm . " You have a point , but I've survived beatings and hunger since I was little . People develop feelings even for a kitten or puppy they keep , let alone a pampered girl they've nurtured since birth . Dad , I know you can't bear to part with Tehila , and I understand . But I hope you can understand that I am your real daughter ! I don't mean to look down on that maid , but she's a despicable person . I've said what needed to be said . Dad , please understand how I feel ." In her past life , she had naively believed that blood ties would mean something and that her family would care for her . But in the end , she was killed by her own family . She wouldn't be so foolish again .