Chapter 25 Unexpected Encounter

• Did Linara really deserve pity? After enjoying sixteen years of wealth and privilege, how could she expect the same for the rest of her life? On the other hand, was it fair for Seraphina to be taken advantage of? Did she deserve to suffer for someone else’s sake?
• In truth, Seraphina was just taking back what had belonged to her, yet everyone saw her as a thief. How ridiculous. They pitied Linara for losing her identity as the Whitewoods' biological daughter but never considered what Seraphina had lost. For sixteen years, Seraphina was deprived not only of family love but also of a top-tier education, proper etiquette, and other invaluable experiences money can't buy. What had Linara truly lost? Just her title as the Whitewoods' daughter. Compared to Linara, who was the real loser here?
• The looks and the remarks from the onlookers filled Seraphina with a mix of amusement and sorrow—amusement at their ignorance and sorrow at the memory of her previous life. Back then, she had gone to absurd lengths to make her parents happy, obey Chloe’s orders, steer clear of school confrontations, and keep her feelings suppressed. However, her obedience had only encouraged others to mistreat her further. She would not take such unfairness any longer in this lifetime.