Chapter 248:

Ruth’s direct inquiry about Marissa’s divorce made Marissa realize that Leila had shared the truth about her marriage to Connor with the entire family

With the truth no longer needing to be hidden, Marissa said, “Grandma, I intend to file for divorce from Connor soon and return with the children to the Sanchez household. Would you be willing to accommodate us?”

“What are you talking about?” Ruth gently placed her hand on Marissa’s, reproaching her, “You are my granddaughter. The Sanchez family is your sanctuary. How could I ever push you away? We’re thrilled to have you with us.”

Rachel chimed in with a grin, “With the sudden addition of two kids, I must rush to prepare their room and gather their necessities.”

Daryl added with a smile, “When Caylee wakes up, she’ll be delighted to meet Tiffany and her two new friends.”

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deeply grateful for the Sanchez family’s warm embrace

Connor. Until he formally announces

Sanchez family members

to take the call. When he returned, his expression was troubled.

a heavy sigh, Daryl revealed, “Charles Acosta called again, threatening us and pressuring us to sell ‘Birds Pay Homage’ to him at

forcing us to sell the painting at a reduced price, isn’t he essentially pushing our Moonbeam Gallery

to groom you as the heir to the Moonbeam Gallery,” she lamented. “Yet, despite our guidance, you’ve chosen to become a ‘Climbing Bum’ after graduation. Had you followed our advice and

his head, weighed

glanced curiously at Shaun. She hadn’t anticipated that Shaun, with his genteel demeanor, harbored

to those who were passionate about climbing and lived a life free from conventional employment or home ownership, traveling from place to place for climbing, skiing, surfing, and embracing nature. For someone from an ordinary family or a wealthy idler, pursuing a life as a Climbing Bum might be

choice deeply. Shaun’s disinterest in taking over the family business and his preference for unrestrained wandering were his own decisions, ones no one could impose upon him. Turning her attention to Daryl, she asked, “Uncle Daryl,

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