A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 529

Afraid of causing a misunderstanding that might bring Elissa trouble, Old Mrs. Atwater smiled and quickly explained, "I'm not that lucky. This sweet girl just heard I wasn't feeling well and came to check on me."

It was only then that Carmela glanced toward the living room. Seeing Elissa, she couldn't suppress a sharp, boastful sneer. "You've got that completely wrong. Our Atwater family doesn't just let *anyone* through the door. As for my future daughter-in-law... she's already been chosen!"

Not too long ago, Carmela had found absolutely everything about Marcia repulsive.

But now that Marcia had transformed into a glorious phoenix, Carmela was desperate for the Atwater family to lock down a marriage alliance with the Wilkinson family.

Besides, Marcia was pregnant with Frank's child—she wasn't going anywhere.

As long as the Atwater family gave the green light, it was a done deal!

She was more than happy to broadcast the good news to everyone, especially if it meant crushing this little tramp's hopes.

*The nerve of her.*

Claiming she had nothing to do with Frank anymore, yet seizing every opportunity to crawl back into the Atwater Manor!

Hearing her declaration, the socialites were visibly stunned. Even Old Mrs. Atwater looked confused, having no idea what kind of nonsense Carmela was spewing now.

One of the socialites leaned in, her eyes alight with gossip. "Which family's daughter is it?"

"The Wilkinsons."

Carmela shot Elissa a look of pure disdain. To ensure everyone grasped the magnitude of her brag, she tilted her chin up and added, "The Wilkinson family from Cresthaven."

The entire room gasped in shock!

For the first time, a ripple of genuine emotion crossed Elissa's face.

Assuming she had struck a nerve, Carmela looked incredibly smug!

However, Elissa wasn't hurt or upset—she actually found it hilarious.

She could easily piece together the puzzle: Carmela firmly believed the baby Marcia was carrying belonged to Frank, and because Marcia was currently being hailed as the lost Wilkinson heiress...

Carmela was dead set on letting Frank raise another man's child as his own?

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