Chapter 364 A Name Worthy of Her
Madam Shirley’s face was a mix of hope and nervousness.
But when Lauren heard those words, she felt nothing but a deep wave of emotion.
In her past life, what she longed for most wasn’t just family–it was respect.
In the three years she spent back with the Bennett family, no one had ever respected her. They hit her when they wanted. yelled at her whenever they pleased, ordered her around like she wasn’t even human. She was treated worse than a dog.
Then came five years in prison–forget respect. She had no dignity left. She was trampled into the dirt.
But now, at just five years old, she was finally receiving the respect she had once only dreamed of
Most adults didn’t care what a child thought, let alone respect their opinion. But the Mavis family treated her with nothing but care and made her feel safe.
Lauren’s eyes welled up with tears. She threw her arms around Madam Shirley’s neck and hugged her tight.
Startled by her reaction, Madam Shirley quickly asked. “Sweetheart, why are you crying? You don’t like the name change? If you don’t want it, we won’t do it. Don’t cry.”
Lauren shook her head as tears streamed down her face.
“Mommy, I want to change my name. I want to be part of the Mavis family. I’m just really touched.”
Madam Shirley gently patted Lauren’s small back. This poor child must’ve suffered so much in the orphanage to be moved to tears so easily. She was far too pitiful. From now on, they’d make sure to love her even more.
She pulled out a handkerchief and carefully wiped Lauren’s tears.
“Don’t cry, sweetie. If your eyes get all puffy, you won’t be the prettiest girl at the party.”
Lauren Bennett–no, now she was Lauren Mavis.
Lauren sniffled and gave Madam Shirley a big, bright smile.
Relieved to see her smiling again, Madam Shirley finally relaxed.
“Are you thirsty? Hungry? I’ll get you something to snack on.”
Lauren had eaten a bowl of pasta earlier that morning. She wasn’t hungry, but she was feeling a little thirsty.
he water.”
“Mommy, I want some
“Okay, be good and wait here. I’ll be right back with some.”
After Madam Shirley left, only Lauren and Victor were left in the lounge.
The two siblings got along well, enjoying a peaceful and warm atmosphere.
But of course, there were always people who didn’t know how to read the room–ready to barge in and ruin the peace.
“Ugh, I’m so tired. Why hasn’t the party started yet? I don’t want to walk anymore. Willow, there’s a lounge here. Let’s go in
and rest.
With the sound of chatter, the lounge door swung open.
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Chapter 364 A Name Worthy of Her
remember the Mavis family inviting anyone from the Bennett family.
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The moment Victor saw the two of them, he instantly remembered what they’d done yesterday–trying to steal his sister’s dress. He jumped up from his seat and glared, his little face ice–cold.
“How did you get in here! Get out.”
Elliot and Willow noticed them too.
Elliot sneered. “What are a bunch of tacky nouveau riche like you doing here? Oh, I get it. You must be trying to use the Mavis princess’s birthday party to cozy up to the upper–class families from the capital, huh? Makes sense. People like you–if you manage to impress one of those old–money types, even the scraps they throw your way would be enough to keep you fed for life. But tough luck running into us today. Don’t think you’re getting away with it. Telling us to get out? You should be the ones leaving.”
His words were cruel, and he clearly forgot that Victor had beaten him so badly yesterday he didn’t even get a chance to fight. back.
He stormed over and grabbed Victor, trying to push him out. “Scram. This isn’t a place for penniless trash like you. Just being here lowers the standard of a seven–star hotel.”
As Lauren listened to Elliot’s arrogant rant, her anger surged with every word.
Elliot was always like this–pointing fingers without knowing the truth.
She couldn’t believe he’d been this rotten even as a kid. Clearly, the disease ran deep.
What she hated most was Elliot’s twisted sense of superiority. It was bad enough that he treated her that way, but dared to lay a hand on her brother? He was seriously asking for it.
She raised her hand and slapped him across the face.
I now he
The crisp smack rang out, turning Elliot’s face to the side. A red mark immediately bloomed across his pale cheek.
“Let go of my brother,” Lauren said coldly, glaring at him with pure disgust.
Elliot was so stunned by the sudden slap he froze on the spot. When his eyes met Lauren’s–full of hatred his chest tightened with an unfamiliar jolt of fear.
Willow rushed over, ready to jump in.
