Chapter 880

"Anyone else? Maybe Shay?" Josefina inquired, her voice a playful mix of curiosity and suspicion.

Shay let out a chuckle and said, "Josefina, don't put words in my mouth. I didn't say anything."

Mandy spoke up with a bit of defiance, "It was Joelle who said it. I heard Josefina telling my uncle to get the best lawyers, promising to make her regret it."

Joelle, looking a bit rattled, grabbed Shay's arm. "Shay, help me out here."

Shay, trying to keep the peace, said, "Look, Josefina, Sunny was just talking nonsense. She wasn't picking on you. She was just repeating what someone else said."

"She wasn't just repeating someone else!" Mandy insisted.

"I was just repeating what I heard, telling it to Shay," Joelle defended herself, pulling Shay along. "Let's go, we don't need to get into it with them."

Mandy started to chase after them, wanting to pull them back, but Josefina held her back. "Let it go. There's no cameras around. Even if we complained, without her admitting, we've got no proof."

Besides, with Mandy being Josefina's relative, her credibility as a witness was shaky.

Frustrated, Mandy exclaimed, "So we're just going to let them treat you like this?"

"I know you're looking out for me, but we can't do much about it now. They can say what they want, but I trust there are plenty of people who are fair and speak the truth, like you," Josefina reassured her.

Mandy, a bit embarrassed by the compliment, felt both pride and a tinge of shame. She had skipped school for a few days to reflect on her past mistakes, realizing how foolish she'd been.

Arriving at school solo, she stumbled upon the conversation.

Thinking back on how she used to treat Josefina made her see the others in a similar light, ready to stand up without thinking.

"Thanks, Mandy," Josefina said with warmth, bringing a blush to Mandy's cheeks.

Mandy, now flustered, fiddled with her hair, avoiding Josefina's gaze. "Uh, I've got class. I should get going," she mumbled awkwardly, making her exit.

In her hurry, she almost tripped over her own feet, but quickly regained her balance and hurried off.

Josefina watched her go, a warm smile spreading across her face.

...

That evening, Evan and Ayala came to the Harrison home, arms full of gifts, with Mandy in tow.

"Josie, these are all from Mandy.

She said she's made a lot of

gria,

mistakes and hopes you can forgive her," Evan said with a cheerful proud of his daughter's change heart.

Mandy stepped forward, her sincerity clear. "Josie, I was wrong before. I'm really sorry."

Josefina was almost taken aback.

"Mandy, no need for all the formalities. We're family. Let's move forward," Josefina said warmly.

Mandy, blushing, nodded. "Just call me Mandy."

Being called "sister" by Josefina made Mandy feel even guiltier about her past actions.

The room filled with joy, everyone happy for Mandy's heartfelt apology.

Mandy also apologized to the rest of the Harrison family, feeling ashamed of her past behavior.

"Auntie, I'm really sorry. You've been so good to me, and I hurt your child," Mandy said, tears welling up.

Hattie, holding Mandy's hand, couldn't hide her affection. Having

deeply

cared

for her.

I Mandy grow up get

"Mandy, Josie's right. Let's leave the past behind. Come on, let's have

dinner had the chef make your

favorite dishes," Hattie said, leading

her inside.

Mandy's laughter mixed with her tears, a testament to the healing power of

forgiveness and family.