Annika quickly grabbed the phone and exclaimed, "Dad... That's Ms. Chloe's phone. What are you doing?"

Donovan seemed to realize he had gone too far and remembered that it was my phone. He sneaked a glance at me.

I observed the scene calmly and didn't bother to offer any polite gestures or reassurances like "It's okay" or "It's not a big deal."

I watched them coldly as a detached spectator.

Annika kept apologizing to me.

"You don't need to apologize, Annika. I'll compensate her if the phone is broken. You don't need to act like this in front of them!" Arton said protectively.

I didn't know why, but his actions comforted me. It was clear that Arton genuinely cared for his sister and tried to protect her.

Arton looked displeased and glanced at me again. "Are you two the cause of this trouble? Explain it to me right now. Who are you two? Don't mention Melanie again. I don't know her."

be

I spoke, Arton paused for a moment

you still

doing here at our house? If you have something to say, you could have talked to me directly. You didn't have to come to

said. She looked at

know your place, Arton. If it weren't for my boss, your son would still

face was determined and she exuded a

dealt with her for such a long time? She's been to prison. You dare say you don't know about that? How many wrongs has she committed, and how many immoral things has she done to her own sister-in-law? Don't tell me you had no part in that. If you don't mind, we can have the cops

Arton immediately stepped forward threateningly,

even more formidable. "Asking for trouble? Do you really think no one knows what you did to

eyes. It seemed like he wanted to tear

with me and pretend to be all fierce. I'm

at Arton

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