Chapter 253

Hearing this, Lily lifted her eyes and suddenly laughed. Her smile was laced with cold elegance and a hint of mockery. She stepped forward, closing the distance between herself and Collin. With a swift moment, she pinched his chin between her fingers. "Cousin? Do you really think you deserve to be my cousin?" "You!" He was furious and tried to pull away, but her grip was surprisingly strong. He couldn't move at all. After a moment of silence, Collin said again, "Regardless of what you think, Madam Hutchinson is from the Hutchinson family. That's unchangeable. Even though she betrayed the family, the fact that we're here to pay our respects after her death should be seen as a gesture of goodwill. You should be grateful." Loid, Shaun, and Daniel were taken aback by Collin's words. They never expected Belinda to be a part of the Hutchinson family, which was influential and low-key. Loid's eyes narrowed, focusing intently on Collin's face. He became lost in thought. He had always su