CHAPTER 118: CHAPTER 118: WHOSE CHILD IS ZARA?

Mr. Sinclairs and Mrs. Sinclairs immediately asked, "Do you have any ideas?"

Brooke Sinclairs nodded, a mischievous smile appearing on her face.

Early the next morning, after breakfast, the Sinclair Family brought a large gift to visit the Hawthorne Family.

Today, Ethan Hawthorne was discharged from the hospital, and naturally, Brooke was there to show her concern.

This moved Ethan deeply.

"Brooke, you’re the best, unlike that witch Sabrina."

Whenever he thought of the suffering he endured these days, Ethan’s teeth gritted in anger.

Mrs. Sinclairs timely said, "I heard before that Sabrina was quite obedient, but... is this how she really is? Could it be that her previously virtuous behavior was all an act?"

Florence Scott immediately flared up, "When the old lady was alive, she had support, so she pretended to be obedient. Once the old lady passed, her true colors were revealed!

Being able to marry into the Hawthorne Family was already her great fortune, but that woman was not satisfied, daring to cause trouble, defy the elders, and disrupt family harmony. It’s truly detestable!"

Brooke immediately comforted gently, "Auntie, don’t be angry. It’s not worth getting sick over!

Mrs. Sinclairs chimed in, "If a daughter-in-law is virtuous and filial, the family remains peaceful. Otherwise, chaos ensues!

Florence, you’ve worked hard. With your status and position, you deserve a life of luxury, but now..."

She stopped her words, no longer continuing.

But the implication was clear: Sabrina wasn’t fit to stay as the daughter-in-law.

Florence was no fool and naturally heard the underlying meaning.

She immediately responded, "You’re right. If it were Brooke, I wouldn’t have had such concerns. She’s obedient and capable, and our families have been close for generations. If they had been together from the start, it would have been even better."

Ethan added at the right moment, "It’s not too late now; just kick Sabrina out."

Florence didn’t respond.

She was eager to have Sabrina leave the Hawthorne Family sooner, but unfortunately, the woman had already given birth to Zara.

Nevertheless, that was still the blood of the Hawthornes.

However, Brooke was waiting for this moment.

She had been thinking about how to steer the conversation in this direction; she didn’t expect Ethan to help her out unexpectedly.

She signaled her mother with a look.

Mrs. Sinclairs understood immediately and said, "Jordan is a responsible father. He might be unwilling to part with Zara... especially since Zara has that illness."

Mr. Sinclairs suddenly spoke casually, "Speaking of which, how did Zara develop autism? There’s never been such an illness in the Hawthorne Family... Zara is so young, it feels like she brought it from the womb."

Jordan’s intelligence was evident from a young age. He skipped grades continuously during school and joined the company as a teenager, showcasing his talents!

It’s truly a pity that Zara didn’t inherit that!"

His last statement sounded regretful, but his words carried a malicious implication, hinting at something sinister.

The one who spoke had their intention, and the listener had theirs as well.

Florence’s brows knit tightly.

In the past, she only felt dissatisfied with Zara, always feeling that the child was embarrassing and fearing gossip within their social circle.

But she had never considered it from another perspective.

Now, thinking it over carefully, she was shocked to realize the child didn’t resemble Jordan at all.

The Hawthorne Family had never had any cases of autism, so how could they have such an offspring?

Could it be that Zara wasn’t even a Hawthorne?

The thought of this possibility made Florence’s face turn ashen!

Brooke saw her unpleasant expression and knew her goal was achieved.

Once the seed of doubt was planted in a person’s heart, it would only grow taller...

Not to mention, Florence never liked Sabrina.

With a little provocation, it worked!

Later, after the Sinclair mother and daughter left, Florence angrily instructed the driver to prepare the car and then went straight to Sabrina’s place.

Sabrina, who hadn’t gone out that morning, was organizing some documents at home when she was surprised to hear the doorbell.

She went to open the door immediately, not expecting an uninvited guest.

She frowned and asked, "Why are you here?"

Florence was quite dissatisfied with her attitude and said sternly, "I have something to discuss with you. Won’t you invite me in to sit down?"

Sabrina saw the aggressive attitude and had no intention of letting her in. "Who gave you my address?"

"In Veridia, is there anything the Hawthorne Family can’t find out?"

Florence looked superior, her tone arrogant.

Inside, Charles Hayes and Galina Young heard the conversation and found the voice familiar, so they came out to check.

Seeing it was Florence, both of them looked rather cold.

Galina spoke as if talking to a stranger, "Does Mrs. Hawthorne need something?"

Florence felt a surge of anger.

What kind of attitude was this?

An impoverished household had the audacity to put on airs in front of her?

Sabrina didn’t want to waste time with anyone from the Hawthorne Family and immediately asked blandly, "Why are you here? If you have no business, please leave. You’re not welcome here."

Florence was infuriated and scolded, "Sabrina, you’re still a daughter-in-law of the Hawthorne Family, and this is how you treat your elders???"

Sabrina sneered, "If I remember correctly, I said I don’t care for the title of your family’s daughter-in-law. Whoever wants it can have it!"

"You..."

Florence was almost choked to death from anger, her fury needing an outlet, and ultimately remembered her reason for coming, so she spoke without restraint, "Fine, since the pretense is over, I won’t be polite either. Let me ask you, Zara, whose child is she, really?

This absolutely isn’t Jordan’s child!

My son was so outstanding since childhood, how could he have a child with autism?

I suspect that you betrayed Jordan back then, so I’ve come to take Zara for a paternity test today!"

Sabrina had anticipated that this old woman was here to make trouble, but she never imagined it would be for this reason.

She was actually questioning Zara’s identity?

Sabrina found it utterly unbelievable, "Florence, what do you mean by this? Zara was conceived and born during my time in the Hawthorne Family. You were there at the hospital that day; you saw her blood type with your own eyes... and now you question her bloodline?"

Her anger flared terribly as she continued, "The Hawthornes are truly shameless! They’re eager to claim someone else’s child as their grandchild and then turn around to slander their own kin. You... are you even human?"

Charles Hayes and Galina Young were also fuming with anger.

Previously, they turned a blind eye to their daughter’s suffering, but now, in their presence, such humiliating words were being said.

Not only was it an insult to their daughter’s character, but it indirectly demeaned Zara’s existence.

Galina Young, who had been gentle all her life, got angry for the first time, "Florence, as the child’s grandmother, how can you utter such inhumane things?

You think just because the Hawthornes are a prominent family, you can humiliate others at will? Suspicion even towards your grandchild!

Do you think everyone is as shameless as your son, having an affair while married?"

Charles Hayes was furious, "Why waste words with someone like her, drive her out! Nanny Warren, bring me the broom!!!"

Nanny Warren, hearing this, swiftly brought it over.

Charles took it and immediately swept towards Florence, "Get out, get out of my house, don’t spread your bad luck here..."

"Hey, what are you doing, stop..."

Florence hadn’t expected them to resort to physical action and quickly moved to dodge.

Galina, still seething, grabbed the broom and gave her a few hard swings.

Florence, having been hit, was so angry but, lacking any weapon, could only leave in embarrassment.