Chapter 9 It's just a joke. "Ni…Nikita, I see you didn't eat, and I'm afraid you will be hungry, so…" Yvonne looked into the cold eyes, and a trace of fear overflowed her heart uncontrollably. Her tongue seemed to be tied up, and she spoke hesitantly. "I brought you some food. May I, may I go into the room?" Nikita's eyes narrowed down, her sight fell on Yvonne face, a bright charming pretty little face. She looked at Yvonne for a few seconds, and turned around. At that glance, Yvonne felt like she was targeted by some cold-blooded animal. She instantly had a chilling feeling. She restrained the inexplicable fear in her heart, took a deep breath, collected her courage and walked into the room, pretending to be calm. Nikita's room decoration was very simple. The Swift family didn't care much about the daughter who grew up in the countryside, so naturally they wouldn't spend much time on her. Yvonne scanned the poorly decorated room, she smiled sightly. "If you have anything to say, spit it out." Nikita held back sleepiness and stood at the door, holding her arms. Her face was restrained and impatient, and her eyes were covered with coldness. Yvonne was afraid of her. She felt that Nikita had horrifying evil spirits. She deliberately kept a distance from Nikita, sipped her lips, didn't look into the girl's evil eyes, grabbed her cuff with one hand, and said softly, "Nikita, I think there may be some misunderstanding between us. So, I am here to explain to you." While speaking, Yvonne looked at several foreign language novels on the bedside table, one of which was in English. She had read it, but because it's too obscure to understand, she read less than one third of it and threw it aside. There are also a French and a German book. guess if it were you, you wouldn't refuse, would you?" "I know you are blaming me for taking everything from you. However, I really didn't deliberately take them away from you. Later, my parents also knew that they made a mistake, but they already had deep feelings for me and were reluctant to let me go, I stayed in the Swift family." "They promised me in advance that even if you back, my position in the Swift family will not change." "So, there will be two daughters in the family. They…they would say to public that you are their step-daughter. So that you can stay in the family. Yvonne sighed:"you might not think it's fair. After all, you are the blood of the Swift family. However, it's difficult to say it to the public. The Swift family is prestigious. Out family need a girl who won't disgrace the family's reputation. But you…" She seemed to have something embarrassing to say, and halfway through it, she bit her lip and stopped. "Are you done?" Title: After the Fall by CrushReel In "After the Fall," Whitney Stone's world crumbles when she stumbles upon Jonsen Grant's hidden IUI with his terminally ill mentor, Daisy Lynn, mere days before their impending nuptials. As their once-unbreakable bond fractures, Whitney grapples with betrayal and heartache, forcing her to navigate the aftermath of shattered trust and lost love. Set in a modern backdrop laced with romance and secrecy, this ongoing drama delves deep into the complexities of relationships and the unforeseen challenges that test the strength of love. The glow-up trope takes a poignant turn as Whitney confronts the harsh reality of Jonsen's concealed past, unraveling a web of emotions that lead to unexpected revelations. "After the Fall" stands out for its intricate exploration of human emotions amidst secrets unveiled and hearts broken. With a blend of modern storytelling and romantic elements interwoven with themes of resilience and self-discovery, this narrative promises readers a captivating journey through love's tumultuous terrain. Discover the unfolding saga of "After the Fall" available to read online at CrushReel.