Chapter 77 A Shameless Request

I lay in bed and eventually fell asleep. My nightmare consisted of Matthew and Melanie tormenting Ava and me. I woke up crying but could not release my suppressed anger and frustration.

The chirps of birds and the morning sun gradually calmed my racing heart. When I got dressed and went

downstairs, I realized I hadn’t appreciated this place’s breathtaking beauty. I knew I shouldn’t miss such a

magnificent view.

It was already dawn when Atlas found me. He observed my face with concern and asked, “Did you sleep

well?”

I smiled. “I slept wonderfully! Thank you.”

“Here we go again with the unnecessary thanks,” he said, taking my hand. “Are you hungry? Let’s have

breakfast.”

Breakfast at this place was sumptuous, and I enjoyed it. I needed all the energy I could get to face what

lay ahead. On our way back, Atlas reminded me, “Take care of yourself and don’t be too stubborn.”

further. It was my first time being out overnight with my phone off while Matthew was home. Between the office and home, I chose the latter. | did

I entered the house. All the members of the Murphy family

enter and rushed over to grab my hand. “Honey, you’re finally back! We couldn’t find you anywhere, and your phone was off. Do you know

or not he was genuinely concerned about me. All my uneasiness vanished upon seeing his expression. I wanted to slap him but held back because I had

that concerned about me?” I looked at

at everyone present and asked, “is something

‘s bere, huh?

who stayed out at night”

“You little–Melanie began.

you two!”

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understand the situation and was worried because it didn’t look good for

at me anymore.

smile and glanced at Melanie, saying, “You don’t understand a

some shame, will you?” Melanie would not back down.

there.

you ever change your ways?” Grace reprimanded Melanie, then

that you’re back. We’re family, so

led him to make such a big mistake. Still, he only did that for the sake of this family. Sometimes, men need to put up an act for

it. I’ll apologize to you on

silent since I couldn’t

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