The woman replied, “Madisyn isn’t Phyllis’s biological daughter; she’s already gone back to her birth parents.
”
“But Phyllis has brought her up.
That bond still makes Madisyn Phyllis’s child.
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The woman replied, “I’m not sure why, but Phyllis doesn’t seem keen on discussing it.
I offered my congrattions, but she wasn’t exactly thrilled.
Perhaps their rtionship isn’t as close as one might think.
”
The woman even went so far as to share her chat log with Phyllis afterward.
Everyone fell into stunned silence after reading it, wondering if Phyllis had lost her mind.
How could Phyllis fail to cherish such an extraordinary daughter?
Anyone else would be thrilled to have Madisyn.
From that moment on, the conversation took a distinctly sarcastic turn.
“Phyllis’s biological daughter must be so extraordinary that Phyllis barely values her former one.
”
“How did Madisyn manage to locate her biological parents so swiftly? How I wish I had adopted her myself.
”
“If Phyllis doesn’t care for Madisyn, she could always pass her on to me.
I have a soft spot for kids who can dance.
”
Every word dripped with scorn and derision for Phyllis.
Phyllis’s breath came in shallow, rapid bursts, and a sharp ache gripped her chest.
The immense glory had just slipped through her fingers.
If Madisyn had remained with the Chapman family, her title as an international champion would have brought them untold benefits.
Phyllis’s regret was so profound it felt as though it might swallow her whole.
“Mom, are you okay?” Jenna saw Phyllis’s ashen face, looking like she might copse any moment, and asked with genuine worry.
“I’m fine!” Phyllis snapped, rising abruptly and storming out.
Jenna stood there in shock.
It was the first time Phyllis had spoken to her with such harshness.
And it was Madisyn’s fault.
At the Johns’ house.
Though Kristine had only been in the hospital for a few days and was still far from fully healed, she thought since Madisyn was now gone, she should head home, hoping to win back favor.
The house was eerily silent.
Kristine stepped into the living room, where ine and Glenn were deep in conversation.