The spring breeze was blowing, and the sun was shining brightly.
The Capital City of the Hounslow was as boisterous as ever.
A luxurious carriage with a golden bell on its four corners passed through the busy market and slowly stopped at the gate of Benjamin.
A nanny with sharp eyes jumped out of the carriage, lifted the curtain of the carriage, and said to the people inside, "Young Lady, we're here."
A girl in a coarse cloth dress walked out of the luxurious carriage.
The simple clothes could not hide the girl's outstanding appearance. She had jade-like skin, almond-shaped eyes, and red lips. It seemed that the heavens had given all their favor to this girl. In particular, there was a tear stain at the end of her eye, which added a little charm to her appearance.
Looking at the vermilion gate in front of her, Katie's eyes moved slightly.
When the nanny saw this, she just thought that she was tempted by the sky-high wealth and secretly curled her lips. So what if she was a proper young lady who had been separated for many years? Wasn't she still...
Halfway through her train of thought, she saw the Blake walk out with an exaggerated expression on his face. He sang like an actress, "You're finally back. Old Sir and Madam have always been thinking about you!"
Thinking of picking up her nanny alone, Katie didn't comment on the butler's words.
Seeing that she did not answer, Blake lowered his eyes to hide the disdain in them and led her into Woods Mansion respectfully.
As the third generation of Woods Mansion, although the influence of Benjamin was not as great as before in the court, it did not affect the extravagant style of Woods Mansion at all. The exquisite pavilions and pavilions were decorated with precious decorations everywhere, for fear that others would not see the wealth of Woods Mansion.
Katie, who was dressed in rough clothes, seemed particularly out of place.
When the three of them arrived at the hall, a beautiful woman came forward and excitedly grabbed Katie, with tears in her eyes. "My Katie, you're finally back!"
Katie looked at her curiously. If she guessed correctly, this should be the Duchess of Benjamin, Mrs. Woods, as well as her biological mother.
Yes, an accident 18 years ago had caused Katie and the current First Miss of Woods Mansion, Isobel, to be held in the wrong. It was only 18 years later that she was found and brought back.
Mrs. Woods cried for a long time, but she didn't shed a single tear. Seeing that Katie didn't respond to her for a long time, she felt more unhappy with her.
She was indeed a village girl who grew up in the countryside. She didn't know etiquette and didn't know how to appreciate the good.
Was she really her daughter? Did she really hold the wrong person 18 years ago? Thinking of the result on the table, Mrs. Woods was very reluctant.
Only this face was useful.
Despite the disgust in her heart, Mrs. Woods still looked kind and kind. She took Katie's hand and took two steps inside. She pointed to the middle-aged man sitting in the main seat and said, "This is your father."
Benjamin waited for a long time, but he didn't hear Katie call him father. His face suddenly darkened. "You grew up in the countryside and don't even know how to call an elder?"
"Dad..." Before Katie could speak, a delicate voice sounded. "Don't be angry. My sister has lived in that kind of place since she was a child. It's normal for her to have no rules. Let's teach her more."
Looking at his daughter's exquisite makeup and dress, Benjamin's face softened and he praised, "You're still reasonable."
Isobel looked at Katie with satisfaction. So what if she was a real daughter? Wasn't she being looked down upon by her parents? She was the one who was truly doted on!
The filial piety of her father and daughter did not affect her at all. In fact, she wanted to find a place to have a good rest.
[This father is not good at all. Let's go back to Rowan's place!]
Just as Katie was lost in thought, a childish voice sounded in her mind.
There was a hint of a smile in Katie's eyes. She comforted him, "When we get the herbs, we'll go back."
Thinking of her mother's increasingly weak body, the corners of Katie's slightly raised lips were put down again.
"By the way, your sister is so weak that she can't bear the hardships of that country, so we won't send her back. For the sake of the reputation of Woods Mansion, you should announce to the public that you are our adopted daughter." Benjamin's tone was tough, and he didn't have any intention of discussing it at all. He directly ordered.
Katie gave a non-essential response.
Mrs. Woods thought that she was dissatisfied with this arrangement, so she quickly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief. "You know, we have been raising your sister for 16 years, and we have a deep relationship. We are really reluctant to give it back to that vulgar hunter..."
"I was raised by Hunter." Katie looked at the two people sarcastically. These two people said that they were vulgar and mean, but they had never thought about how they would put her, their so-called biological daughter, in such a way.
Moreover, her father was not vulgar at all.
"Bastard!" The furious Benjamin slammed the table and stood up. He pointed at Katie and scolded, "Your father is me! He's not a hunter! Since you're back, just listen to your family's arrangements. Don't think that you're still in a poor place like this."
Without waiting for Katie to speak, Mrs. Woods also said, "We are your parents. How can we harm you? We are bound to live and die together. Just listen to me!"
"He's talking nonsense. Katie's the best girl I've ever seen. Her parents are also the best parents I've ever seen! I won't accept your retort!" Gabby's voice was shriller and shriller. It couldn't wait to rush out and give them a good beating.
"Don't be angry with them, it's not worth it." Katie was angry and amused, so she had to comfort Gabby first.
Although she had never had any expectations for her so-called biological parents, she still felt ridiculous when she saw their attitude.
She could tell that the entire Benjamin's family looked down on her, not to mention that they didn't welcome her. Why did they insist on bringing her back?
If it weren't for the fact that she couldn't afford to drag on her mother's illness, she wouldn't have come back with them.
Isobel looked at the silent Katie with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. She was indeed a country girl. She couldn't stand it after just a few words.
So what if she's good-looking? Isn't she...
She curled her lips and took Katie's hand. "Oh, it's for your own good. You'll understand their efforts sooner or later! Your dress is too simple. I still have a few clothes and jewelry that I don't want. I'll ask a maid to give them to you later."
Both Mrs. Woods and Benjamin looked at Isobel with satisfaction. Sure enough, she was the child they had taught her. She was meticulous and generous.
Only then did Mrs. Woods look at Katie with blame and say, "You've been raised like a fool by that country bumpkin. Father and mother won't harm you. Go and rest first."
Looking at their family singing their own words, Katie nodded calmly and followed the maid to leave.
After she left, Isobel looked anxiously at Mrs. Woods and asked, "Mother, have you arranged everything?"
Mrs. Woods nodded repeatedly and said, "Don't worry, everything is ready."
Isobel heaved a sigh of relief and snuggled up in Mrs. Woods's arms. "Mom, you're so nice."
Mrs. Woods touched the golden hairpin on her head, and her eyes flickered.
On the other side, a maid led Katie all the way to the gate of an exquisite courtyard.
"Is this where I live?" Katie was a little surprised.
According to the contempt that Benjamin had for her along the way, she had thought that she would be placed in a certain side courtyard. However, she did not expect it to be such an exquisite courtyard.