Chapter: 895

Did she think feigning distress would work on him? It was up to Susanna, and he wouldn't interfere.

“But I really care about our parents. I don't want to be apart from them."

Tears streamed down her face as she finished speaking, looking pitiful.

She gazed at him, tears in her eyes.

Phillip's mouth twitched. Nancy's persistent crying, both in the ward and now in front of Sean, was exasperating. His eyes were filled with impatience. "Mr. Scott, you still have other matters to attend to."

It implied that Sean shouldn't waste time and energy on this.

Sean gave a detached nod and said, “Okay. He then turned and left with Phillip, not giving Nancy another glance.

Watching Sean walk away, Nancy was stunned by his indifference.

Didn't he feel any curiosity or pity for her, his new sister? She had thought that anyone hearing her tragic story would feel sorry for her. Instead, both Susanna and Sean treated her with coldness, even disgust.

She wiped away her tears, her expression turning cold. In her view, the whole situation was just a challenge. And she thrived on challenges.

For instance, she had only practiced piano music at the restaurant for two days before performing there, which led to Kayla noticing her and offering adoption.

She believed that opportunities favored the well-prepared. She needed to be ready while also bravely fighting to win the favor of the adoptive family and rightfully secure the inheritance. Who would bother to please someone just for affection? Only fools valued love and affection.

She took a deep breath, her eyes reddening further. She turned and headed back to the ward.

Phillip started the car and resumed the discussion.

"Nancy's background is quite ordinary. She was raised in an orphanage abroad and has been working to fund her studies. She picked up piano skills from a street musician and secured a temporary position at a restaurant. Her encounter with your mother was purely coincidental."

In the back seat, Sean reflected on his father's careful approach.

Given his father's nature, he would have conducted a thorough investigation before agreeing to any adoption.

After all, though Sacredice was a newly established international intelligence agency, it was Matteo who passed the leadership to Sean.

Both had ties to Sacredice, yet only Sean commanded the loyalty of the four Deacons.

Through the window, the dim glow of a streetlight cast shadows over Sean's face.

He tapped his fingers on his knees. Regardless of Nancy's motives, he was determined to protect his family.

“Gathering details on Nancy Chase was quite easy. I've heard from T that the people at the orphanage are quite fond of her; they wouldn't have supported her learning various skills otherwise."

Phillip felt sympathy for Nancy's challenging background. He might have viewed her more favorably if she didn't cry so often. He found himself feeling more empathy towards Susanna.

“Mr. Scott, you'll be traveling to Silverdale soon. May I stay behind?"