Bound by Magic, Married by Fate Novel

Chapter 107 The scene was caused by Sheryl Byron , the one who had taken Lucinda's place as the Byron family's heiress for 20 years , enjoying a life of luxury . Valerie had heard Lucinda mention her before . Even though Lucinda had been reunited with her parents , her relationship with Sheryl was tense . Even if Sheryl lacked the Byron family's genes , she had still been raised by Lucinda's parents for 20 years . When the truth about the switched daughters came to light , the caretaker involved had fled overnight in fear .

Due to years of affection and guilt , Wayne Byron and Carmilla Hopps couldn't bring themselves to drive Sheryl out . After recognizing Lucinda as their real daughter , they even publicly announced that Sheryl would remain the second daughter of the Byron family , with equal treatment as their biological child . Valerie wasn't surprised by the family's decision . After all , a 20 - year bond couldn't be severed so easily . What she hadn't expected was that Sheryl would be the ultimate fake , a queen in the battlefield of hypocrisy .

Just moments ago , Valerie and Lucinda had been sitting and chatting casually when a cup juice came flying over out of nowhere , drenching Lucinda . of Before Valerie could even process what had happened , Lucinda had already stood up , walked over , and slapped the culprit hard across the face . Then , the culprit started crying . Tears streamed down her cheeks as if she were a tragic , pitiful heroine in a classic drama , Sheryl's sobs quickly drew a crowd of onlookers , and soon enough , her soon - to - be partner showed up as well .

Without asking what had happened , the man began yelling at Lucinda , " Lucinda , you're unbelievable ! Do you even know how many times you've bullied Sheryl already ? " Don't think I won't do anything to you just because you're the Byron family's real daughter ! Ever since you shamelessly forced your way back into the Byron family , do you have any idea X CLOSE f Facebook Open 41 FREE Chapter 107 how much Sheryl has suffered because of you ? " 2/2 The man protectively pulled the still - sobbing Sheryl into his arms , instantly adopting a softer tone . " Sheryl , don't cry .

Did that troublemaker bully you again ? Don't worry , I'm here . She won't dare touch you . " Then , he turned back to Lucinda with a glare . " Apologize to Sheryl right now . Valerie turned to Lucinda . " Who's this idiot who looks like a donkey ? " Lucinda calmly wiped the juice off her clothes with a napkin . " Gareth Bowen . Before I was even born , the Byron family arranged an engagement between our families . " Valerie immediately understood what Lucinda meant . If Sheryl hadn't taken Lucinda's place , the one destined to marry this idiot would have been Lucinda .

Valerie shuddered dramatically . " I can't accept that my best friend's other half was going to be someone whose brain and common sense are both permanently under maintenance . " Lucinda , who had been in a foul mood , couldn't help but laugh . " And you call me sharp- tongued ? You're still the best at venomous wit . " The two of them continued chatting as if no one else existed , completely ignoring Gareth and Sheryl . Meanwhile , Gareth yelled , " Lucinda ! I told you to apologize to Sheryl ! What are you waiting for ? " Lucinda rolled her eyes .

" I'm sorry , but I have no interest in conversing with dogs . " Gareth was furious . " Who are you calling a dog ? " Lucinda smirked . " Whoever answered me is the dog . " He roared , " Lucinda , you've got some nerve ! " Sheryl quickly clung to him , putting on her pitiful act again . " Forget it , Gareth . Lucinda has hated me for a long time . The fact that she only slapped me once this time means I got off easy . e f Facebook COCC