The Unwanted Daughter: When Love Comes Too Late Chapter 64: Sudden Change

Erin pushed down her feelings and stepped out from behind Liam. "Tracy, we're all family here. Just try to be a little softer with Dad.

"You might not be his biological daughter, but he's always treated you like one. Faking a kidnapping to scam money—that's just way too much. No wonder Dad's upset.

"Just apologize to him properly. I'm sure he'll forgive you and won't really kick you out of the house."

As soon as she finished, the way the Jackmans looked at Tracy changed.

If this were before, Tracy would've seen Erin as kind and gentle, just like the Jackmans, and would've believed Erin genuinely wanted her to stay.

But now, Erin's true feelings were clear to Tracy: She was secretly hoping Tracy would leave.

A sarcastic smile pulled at Tracy's lips. "Ms. Jackman, you act like you want me around, but every other word is about how I faked the kidnapping for money, and how much the Jackmans love you.

"If you really want me gone, you should just say it straight instead of saying things you don't mean, making me sound like some desperate parasite clinging to the family."

Erin's face froze in shock.

Two years ago, she would've panicked and denied everything in this situation. What changed to make her so sharp now?

Erin quickly tried to pull back her feelings and stammered, "I didn't mean that! I—"

"Whether you mean it or not, I don't care. I'm not interested in staying as one of you Jackmans," Tracy cut her off, tired of the weak defense.

She was worn out.

Wasting time here was pointless—she needed rest. She had work tomorrow.

With her face swollen and red on one side, Tracy glared coldly at the group. "I'm moving out of the Jackman Villa right away. But I have one condition."

The three Jackman men immediately caught on.

I knew it. Tracy is scheming to take things from Erin again—there's no way she'd just give up the Jackmans' wealth.

She must be about to make some crazy demand to stay!

They lifted their chins arrogantly, waiting for her to speak so they could expose her trick and teach her a lesson.

All three had their eyes on Tracy, unaware that Erin's expression had shifted several times.

Of course, Erin wanted Tracy gone so she could be the one true Jackman's heiress and enjoy all the attention alone.

But she suddenly remembered something.

My goal is to take everything that used to belong to Tracy.

Even though Tracy hasn't been around for two years, the Jackmans haven't completely given up on her. If Tracy leaves now, it might ruin my plan ...

No one noticed the flicker of doubt in Erin's eyes.

Tracy glanced at her but didn't care.

Her voice stayed steady. "My only request is that Grandpa doesn't find out I'm leaving the Jackman Villa.

"I knew you'd come up with some impossible demand ... " Liam's proud voice cut in, but he stopped himself.

He stared blankly at her. "Wh-what did you say?"

They grew up together—Tracy knew exactly what Liam wanted to say.

She shot him a mocking look. "Mr. Liam, if you want me gone, then stop pretending with fake niceties, like telling me to soften up and apologize just to stay. That's disgusting."

If it weren't for Franklin, the moment she got out of the Angelic Etiquette Academy, she wouldn't have set foot in the Jackman Villa again.

Embarrassment, shock, and anger twisted Liam's face uncontrollably.

Before he could say anything, Benjamin snapped angrily, "Let her go! She doesn't know her place. Why are you still trying to convince her?"

Benjamin's cheeks flushed red with rage as he stared at Tracy like she was an enemy. "If you walk out of the house today, don't come crying back later!"

"Mr. Benjamin, don't worry. That day will never come," Tracy answered quickly, as if she was scared he'd change his mind.

Benjamin's expression grew even darker.

Erin rushed forward, worried, patting his chest. "Dad, don't be mad. Tracy's just stubborn—it runs in the family, right? She's just like you. She doesn't really mean what she says."

She glanced at Tracy, bit her lip, then added, "We're family. It's normal to argue sometimes."

She nudged Andrew. "Andrew, Tracy didn't sleep all night. She must be exhausted. You should take her inside; Liam and I will talk to Dad."

Her words were clear and carefully planned, with none of the sadness or hidden meaning from before, almost as if she really wanted Tracy to stay.

There was even a hint of urgency in her tone.

Tracy frowned slightly, studying Erin closely.

She knew exactly how much Erin wanted her gone from the Jackmans. Those last few sentences don't sound like Erin's usual way of talking.

Nothing much happened just now—so why the sudden change in Erin's attitude?