Chapter 24

Having interrogated him throughout the journey, Rebecca believed she had gained a comprehensive understanding of Morgan's actual circumstances. It was only then that she finally conceded and forgave him. Morgan was practically beaming with joy. He wasted no time whisking her straight home the moment they disembarked. She had previously agreed with him, before their trip to Silvanus, that she would accompany him to meet his family upon their return, after all. Yet, as the car pulled into the highly prestigious villa community in Shadowbrook, Rebecca immediately fell silent. She then turned to stare at Morgan and murmured, "You're actually from the Chapman family of Shadowbrook? Is this your idea of an average background?" "Isn't this average? I guess it could be a misunderstanding on my part, given that my parents had always taught me to stay humble and keep myself grounded," Morgan replied. Hearing such a practically flawless response, Rebecca understood, for the first time, that M