Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 10

Chapter 10:

It was Marissa’s father, Korbin Nash, along with her mother, Betty Nash, and her sister, Denise Nash. Korbin and Betty were carrying some local specialties, clearly intending to give them as gifts. Denise wore a new outfit and had styled her hair with a fresh perm

They had been enjoying a lively conversation and laughter until they saw Marissa, and then their faces turned stern. Betty asked impatiently, “Why have you returned?”

Marissa, who had long been familiar with her parents’ favoritism and unfairness, responded casually, “Mom, did you forget I’m getting married to Derek tomorrow?”

Suddenly, Betty scoffed, her expression contorted in disdain. “Still set on marrying Derek? Do you think you’re worthy of him? You left home at fifteen. Everyone in the village says you’ve been making a fortune by sleeping around in nightclubs. Back then, Derek couldn’t find anyone better, so he settled for you. But now that he’s back with his wealthy biological parents, he surely doesn’t want you anymore. Just face it. Don’t embarrass our family any further!”

Marissa felt a mix of anger and helplessness at her mother’s harsh words. Originally, her parents had been against her marrying Derek because his family couldn’t even provide a decent wedding. Eventually, Marissa began sending more money home every month, paid for Denise’s university tuition in full, and even committed to a substantial dowry of five hundred thousand for Denise’s future wedding. Only then did her parents grudgingly agree to her marriage to Derek. Now, her mother was opposing it again, but with reversed reasoning. Others, driven by envy of Marissa’s financial aid to her family, had been spreading rumors and slandering her. But she had ignored it. Now, hearing these cruel words from her own mother was deeply upsetting to Marissa

suddenly asked, “Mom, do you think

guilt. “Denise is smart, attractive, and holds a university degree. Doesn’t she deserve

down upon Derek, considering him a failure. They had even refused to let him into their house, despite Marissa’s intention to marry him. Denise once said Derek wasn’t even fit to be her

away, clearly upset. “Derek will never marry you. Our family’s only chance at

on your

I’ll just stay here and wait for you

at her with indifference and quickly left for Derek’s place. Marissa went home, had her dinner, and went

parents, coming back with Denise. They appeared crushed and miserable. As soon as they walked in, they all

Marissa! You’ve ruined

I would have strangled you when you

shameful that we ever raised

She had already guessed that they would fail to impress