The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 126 Shakira turned her head just in time, glancing at Yvette's face and letting out a barely audible chuckle.

This made Yvette even more embarrassed. But she quickly regaified her signature smile and sweetly called out, "Finn, Mitchell, Felix." Compared to I to Shakira's earlier coldness and rudeness when she entered, Yvette seemed much cuter and more obedient. Felix got up to greet Yvette, and the siblings shared a brief hug. Felix frowned, "It's only been a short while, and you've lost so much weight again. Are you skipping meals secretly?" Yvette pouted playfully and said, "Felix, you're wrongly accusing me! I've been taking fitness classes lately, my weight hasn't changed, and I'm just getting in better shape!" She rolled up her sleeves to show Felix and said, "If you don't believe me, Felix, feel this! I've even built smuscle. If you cback any later, I'd have abs by now." Felix chuckled a kled and shook his head. "That's impressive! If I cback next time, you might end up competing in bodybuilding competitions!" ""Felix!" Yvette "Yvette playfully scolded, giving Felix a light tap for teasing her.

around comfortably, a warm and harmonious scene. creating The siblings a smiled warmly, but when they looked at Shakira, their smiles disappeared, replaced by a sense of indifference and distance.

Cody and Rebeccas Shakira wasn't surprised and naturally took a seat in the farthest corner from them. She cto the meal to repay a favor to Mitchell but never promised to chat warmly and pretend to enjoy it. Finn spoke up, "Mom, Dad, please sit down. I've sit down. I've already ordered all of Felix's favorite dishes." siblings, your dad and I can relax," Rebecca gently patted Finn's shoulder. Once everyone sat down, Mitchell sat next to Shakira and casually poured her scoffee.

"That's great. With you looking after r your Felix watched secretly, puzzled by what he saw. He thought, 'Among the brothers, Mitchell was the one who pampered Yvette the most. Why is he suddenly doting on Shakira today, and not really paying attention to Yvette? Even if Shakira is their own sister, she can't be more important than Yvette, right?' Thinking about this, Fel tthis, Felix's look at Shakira showed a bit more dissatisfaction.

The conversation at the at the table mainly centered on Felix.

Cody asked Felix about his research abroad, while Finn occasionally added his thoughts. Rebecca was worried about whether her son was eating well and staying warm.

The family atmosphere was warm and friendly. Shakira, however, felt completely out of place.

Yvette casually asked, "Felix, did you run into Matthew or Lonely Bird at the institute?" Felix shook his head, "Even though we're on an SS-level project, Matthew has retired and Lonely Bird is always elusive. We haven't had any chance to meet. "Is that so..." Yvette said. Tue, Oct 29 Chapter 126 Felix said, "Mitchell had mentioned tobefore about helpingget in touch with Dr. Lonely Bird." Yvette gave a small smile and said, "Sorry, Felix, I messed it up..." 19484 19484% Felix patted Yvette's head, "It's not a big deal. You wanted to help for the family's sake but accidentally got deceived by outsiders. Why would I blyou?" Cody spoke up, "I've heard rumors recently that the leaders have an important task and need shighly respected, experienced veterans like Matthew to cout of retirement. They'll be arriving in Crescentville soon, and when they do, I'll try to connect you with them. Let's see if Matthew might accept you as his apprentice." "Really?" Felix's eyes lit up, filled with longing, "I don't need to be Matthew's apprentice. I just want to study and learn with Dr. Lonely Bird, the only genius healer Matthew has ever praised. Working with him would surely be rewarding!" "You're my son, Cody! How could you be any less capable than Lonely Bird? It's just that he met Matthew first. If Matthew saw you, he'd definitely think you're even more impressive." Cody laughed and said carelessly.

Shakira paused her peanut-eating, using her pinky finger to scratch her ear, unable to resist. leaned in and Mitch Shakira I in and asked, "Is your ear itchy?" answered lightly, "My old habit-I can't stand listening to people boast." Mitchell was speechless.

Felix frowned, disapproving of his father's conceited tone, "Dad, there are plenty of people in the research institute who perform about the sas I do. Dr. Lonely Bird has a talent in medicine that can't be matched by most. Otherwise, Matthew, who never took on a student, would wouldn't have chosen him. You really shouldn't say things like that." Cody's expression softened slightly, and Yvette chimed in with a sweet voice, "Felix, of course you're the best in our eyes, the pride of our whole family. It's just a family chat, why take it so seriously with Dad?" Felix's expression cleared up a bit, and he confessed his mistake to Cody, "Sorry Dad, I might have spoken a bit strongly earlier." "I know you're only into medicine, other things just don't grab your attention." Cody looked approvingly at Yvette for smoothing things over and to Rebecca personally served soup to her children, giving each of them a bowl. But when she got to Shakira, Rebecca paused, treating her as if she were invisible.

Mright, alright, we re family, there's no poid, "Thi I pushed his bowl to Shakira and told Felix, lamb soup is a a new started drinking her soup with her head bowed.

Rebecca felt a surge of of anger in her t in arguing. Let's just eat.dish Paniago launched this year, made from the finest choice lambs transported in daily from Niowwa, limited supply. Give it a try." Shakira responded softly and in her chest, frustrated by Mitchell's thoughtless action