chapter1201

She never would have guessed that Lydia was actually the real Norwood heiress. Did that mean Lucinda was a fake all along? Mr. Jefferson kept his face unreadable. "There's no need to be surprised. She's the true daughter of the Norwood family, the one promised to Connor since they were kids. The Norwoods just haven't made it public yet."

Mona couldn't help feeling a little smug. No wonder, at the party yesterday, she only saw Lucinda sticking with the Norwoods, while Lydia was off with her pack of rude friends. Of course the Norwoods didn't want to admit Lydia was one of them. If you're not raised in the family, there's just no real connection. So what if Lydia was the Norwoods' real heiress? Mona was still the mayor's only daughter. Lydia was nothing compared to her.

Oh, I see. Well, if that's how it is, I'll just head back to Maple Town. As for Mona, maybe she can stay here in the Capital for a while, spend more time with Mikey?" Mrs. Brown had already lost interest in Lydia, since the situation had nothing to do with her own daughter. Whatever happened later, she could deal with it after both girls married the Jefferson boys.

Mr. Jefferson looked a little annoyed. "I don't think that's a good idea. Mikey has a lot of work every day. Miss Brown might not feel comfortable staying here alone. Maybe Mikey can visit her in Maple Town when he has some free time. There's no need to rush these things. If you force it, it might just backfire."

Mona grabbed Mikey's arm and looked up at him, trying to look pitiful. But if we do that, we'll see each other even less. If I stay in the Capital, can't we be together every day?"

Mikey pulled his arm free, his tone cool. "Miss Brown, I'm really busy with work. Even if you stayed here, you wouldn't see me every day." Honestly, he was starting to regret agreeing to anything with Lydia.

Mona's face fell. She wanted to argue more, but Mrs. Brown cut her off. "Alright, alright, we'll wait until Mikey's free and he can go visit you in Maple Town. There's plenty of time for all this later."

Mona pouted. "But-"

"No more buts. Grandpa Samuel already agreed that you and Mikey should get to know each other. Are you worried he's going to change his mind now?" Mrs. Brown's words had a hidden warning.

Mr. Jefferson, was getting tired of this whole conversation. Did Mrs. Brown really think that just because she was Maple Town's mayor's wife, she could do whatever she wanted? If it weren't for Lydia, he wouldn't even bother with them.

Now that everything was settled, and no one offering to let them stay for lunch Mrs. Brown and Mona had to get up and leave Before she walked out, Mrs. Brown shot Lydia a look. "Aren't you leaving too, Miss Norwood?"

Lydia easily caught on to their meaning and gave a slow, knowing smile. "You go ahead. I won't see you out."

That little display of authority from Lydia made both Mrs. Brown and Mona furious. As soon as they were outside the Jefferson family's gates, they couldn't hold it in anymore.

"Mom, did you see that? Lydia is so rude. If I really marry Mikey and have to be her sister-in-law, she's going to drive me insane."

Mrs. Brown was just as angry. "You

saw it yourself. Grandpa Samuel

seems to really like her. You're the

newcomer here, so you can't

compare yet. Once you'

got Mikey

wrapped around your finger, you'll have your own place in the

eng

Jefferson family."