Abby lowered her eyes, looking somewhat sorrowful.
Her younger cousin, Bill, standing beside her, immediately comforted her. "Abby, don't worry. None of us will ever consider some girl from the countryside as family. She can't compare to you."
"Spencer and Barret both said that no one in our circle will truly accept her. She's just a joke."
Abby suddenly looked up. "Bill, you must never say that in front of your second grandfather."
"Second grandfather is biased," Bill pouted. "Why shouldn't I say it? I’m just telling the truth. If my grandfather were in charge, he wouldn’t even let that countryside girl step foot in this house."
Abby glared at him. "Bill! How can you say that? She’s your biological cousin! Even if others call her a countryside girl, you shouldn't!"
"Abby, why are yo
