Chapter 869


    Vicky stopped and nced around before spotting the elegantdies sitting under the pavilion in the


    distance.


    Vicky stepped over and thedies immediately stopped chatting to stare at her in contempt.


    One of the women said, “Are you Vicky Shaw?”


    Vicky looked at her. “Yes. And you are?”


    The woman lifted her chin with a prideful look on her beautiful face. “I’m Tyler’s mother.”


    Vicky jolted in shock.


    Tyler rarely mentioned his parents, and all Vicky knew was that his rtionship with them was


    astringed. She also knew that the status of the Harts had been falling in recent years.


    Sensing her confusion, Valencia said, “I’m Tyler’s biological mother. The couple you’re probably


    thinking of is merely his adoptive parents.”


    Vicky was shocked for a few moments but soon epted it.


    ‘It’s no wonder that Tyler isn’t close with his parents. So they aren’t rted after all,’ Vicky thought,


    feeling happy for Tyler as she thought that this was Tyler’s chance of being loved by his true family.


    “Aunty Hart, does Tyler know about this…?”


    Vicky’s words were interrupted by Valencia’s scolding voice. “Ms. Shaw, please address me as Missus


    Hart!”


    The smile on Vicky’s face froze, as it was evident that Tyler’s mother did not seem to like her very


    much.


    Suppressing her disappointment and sadness, Vicky forced a smile. “I apologize, Missus Hart.”


    The other beautiful women sitting nearby looked Vicky up and down, whispering to each other. “Missus


    Hart, your son’s taste cannot be condoned, don’t you think? This girlfriend of hiscks manners and


    proper etiquette. She can’t even stand properly…”


    “Tsk, tsk, tsk! I heard she’s an orphan from a small family… With such a background, how can she be a


    good match for your son?”


    “The disparity is too great. If words about this get out, your family will be aughingstock…”


    The women chattered on without a care for Vicky’s presence.


    Vicky’s heart sank at the realization that Valencia had likely summoned her here to end the rtionship


    between her and Tyler.


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    To her bewilderment, Valencia did not immediately suggest a breakup.


    Instead, she gave a brief introduction of the Hart Family’s status and influence, and said, “Although


    your social status does not quite match ours, Tyler is still my biological son, and he has suffered out


    there for so many years. Since he likes you, there’s nothing much I can do about this situation.


    However…”


    She shot Vicky a side-long nce. “The Harts are far more superior whenpared to your small,


    puny family. To avoid future embarrassment for Tyler and us, you’ll first have to learn etiquette from


    me.”


    Valencia remained prideful, but she did not seem to reject Vicky entirely, which came as a pleasant


    surprise for Vicky.


    Naively, she believed that as long as she worked hard to change and met Valencia’s standards,


    Valencia would graduallye to ept her.


    Vicky was reluctant to give up on Tyler and was determined to work as hard as possible.


    With that thought in mind, Vicky nodded earnestly. “I understand, Missus Hart. I’ll make an effort to


    learn.”


    At that time, Tyler was still dealing with hispany’s crisis. After consideration, Vicky decided to wait


    until she gained Valencia’s approval before telling him about what happened.


    However, what she did not expect was that Valencia’s words were not meant to approve of her but


    rather to make her realize the gap between her and Tyler, forcing her to give up willingly.