Chapter 2 Shannon stood up , blowing a stray strand of hair off her cheek . Go ahead and plan Miriams wedding . Why waste your breath on me ? Im heading to bed With that , she turned on her heel , ready to leave . Stop ! Lincolns voice boomed , sharp and commanding . Whats that attitude ? Let me make this crystal clear now that youre back in Lorsion , everything you do reflects on the Lane family . If you dare embarrass us , Ill make you regret it . Shannon arched a brows , her tone dripping with disdain . Embarass you ? Please . The only thing embarrassing here is having you as my father . Her mind flashed back to those years in the village . No parents , support , just a cruel maid who beat her , pinched her, and starved her for days on end And her wealthy family ? Nowhere to be found . They didnt even bother giving her their contact info , let alone visiting . If it hadnt been for her master , she might not have survived . You brat , how dare you speak to me like that ? Lincoln explode , raising his hand to strike her . But Shannon was faster . She caught his wrist , her grip firm Tm not the same scared little kid you dumped eighteen years ago . You dont get to order me around anymore . So listen carefully , Lincoln stay in your lane , or Ill make sure you regret You- Lincoln sputtered , his face red with fury . He grabbed a vase , ready to throw it at her . Dad ! No ! Miriam clung to his arm , her voice trembling with concem Calm down , Dad . Shannon didnt mean it . Shes just … used to doing whatever she wants after living in the backwater village . She doesnt really get how to act with respect for herself or for her family . But its fine . We can teach her . Im sure shell figure out how to be a proper Lane daughter eventually Heh , shell never measure up ! Lincoln barked , clutching his chest like the very sight of Shannon was giving him a heart attack . Shes nothing compared to you , Miriam . Miriam turned to Shannon , her voice soft and pleading . Shannon , you shouldnt have been so rude to Dad . Why dont you apologize to him Piss off ! You fake , just cut the crap . You make me sick Shannon shared , jerking Lincolns wrist free . The motion sent his hand flying , smacking Miriam across the face . Miriam cried out , clutching her cheek as tears welled in her eyes She looked at Shannon , all doe eyed and hurt . You really dont like me , do you , Shannon ? Nope , Shannon shot back with a sneer . So stay out of my way . Got it ? Shannon ! Camilla gasped , pulling Miriam into her arms . Youve crossed the line this timet She stroked Miriams back like she was soothing a fragile child . Sweetheart , dont waste your time on her . Let her dig her own grave . You just focus on getting ready to become Randalls fiancee . Miriam nodded sweetly , leaning against Camilla like the perfect daughter . Okay , Mom . Ill stay away from her. The scene played out like a sickly sweet family drama , and Shannon felt her stomach churn . She turned to leave , but the housekeeper , Daley Nelson , appeared in the doorway , beaming . Lane , Mrs. Lane ! Mr. Rowe is here with a lot of gifts . Looks like hes here to talk about the engagement 1/2 16:07 Sat , Dec 28 G Chapter 2 65 % Really ? Invite him in sail Lincoln . His anger evaporated instantly , replaced by pure excitement as he rushed toward the door The Lae family , while wealthy , was nowhere near the status of the Rowe family . Randall , the head of the Rowes , proposed to Miriam ? That was a dream come true . The rest of the family followed Lincoln eagerly , leaving Shannon and Miriam alone . Shannon flopped back onto the sofa , a smirk tugging at her lips . Time to sit back and watch the fireworks . Miriam stayed home to keep up her sweet , demure act and to ab it in Shannons face . Thanks to Mom and Dad , I get to marry Randall . Hes amazingsnt he ? Im so lucky . 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