Chapter 291 - EXPOSE THE WOMAN (1/2)

Akira looked at the overly anxious couple rushing towards her. She felt that irritation rise in her again, but she suppressed it. She had decided to come to Mountain Ridge City with an open mind. Still, her defences went up when she saw the two people coming towards her.

”Akira!” Sayaka called out as she stepped before her. ​​

She wanted to hug her long-lost daughter and make her feel at home. However, when she stretched her two arms towards her, Akira took a single step back.

Sayaka's eyes filled with tears at the gesture, but she knew that Akira was not familiar enough with her. To the young woman, she was a stranger who tried to hold her.

However, she still felt hurt because she had not held her daughter in years.

Daiki pulled back his wife and placed an arm around her shoulders in comfort.

”Akira, I am glad you are here.” He spoke with a smile.

Akira looked at the man and nodded. Between her two biological parents, she had spoken to her father more. Like her, he was a person of few words, so she did not feel a lot of pressure about talking to him.

As for her mother, she had difficulties talking with her because she wanted too much from her, considering they were still strangers.

”Auntie, uncle!” A gentle voice spoke out.

Akira looked at the young lady in white, standing behind the couple. She had an elegant appearance, but there was something strange about her eyes. They seemed to hold a hint of challenge mixed with dislike.

Akira did not care.

”Akira, this is your cousin, Ito Hanae. She came along with us to welcome you.” Daiki spoke.

”We thought you would adapt a little faster if there was another girl around your age in the house. She is a little spoiled, but I am sure that you will get along.” Sayaka added with a smile.

Sayaka tried to keep calm. She knew that she needed to get closer to her daughter one step at a time. Her daughter looked cute, but she had a cold personality.

She wondered if the young woman blamed them for being outside and struggling through the years.

”Auntie, I am not spoiled.” Hanae stuck out her tongue playfully before turning to Akira. ”I am your younger cousin. I hope that we can get along. Don't worry about being new to this place. I practically live here with auntie and uncle. I will show your everything.”

Akira simply nodded at her.

Hanae felt irritated after seeing the uncaring face. She wondered if it was a trick the woman was using to accomplish her goals. She had heard stories about how poor people would pretend not to care about wealth so that they could get closer to rich families.