Chapter 20

1 never realized he was so vengeful. I could only follow behind him. reluctantly.

Before I could explain anything, William smiled and said, "I heard from Brenda that Charlotte has moved out?"

"Yes, Grandpa." I had no choice but to admit it. If Grandpa got angry, I would have to find a way to please him.

But Grandpa didn't look like he was going to lose his temper at all. Instead, he glared angrily at Ryan. "You can't even keep an

e on your

wife!"

"Come on, Grandpa. It was her decision to move out. What could I do?"

"If she moved out, don't you know to go after her?"

"You're just like your father, utterly crooked." Grandpa was exasperated.

got that from you,

at Ryan, then set it down again. He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'm hungry, let's

almost overflowing. "You should eat more, look at you, you've lost weight recently. You need to eat

died, no one else would ever serve me like this. Although my aunt's family was well-off, my uncle and cousin always seemed to be eyeing my cutlery suspiciously at the dinner table. I was greedy, but at eight years old, I already knew to be mindful of others' reactions. Every time, my cutlery would land precisely on the vegetarian dishes. But now, seeing the

when he looked at me,

are

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I shook my head, holding back tears, and smiled. "It's just that you've been so good to me.

met your parents. When will I get to meet

voice stern. "Shut up! You heartless fool! Charlotte has made the right decision to divorce you! Before Ryan could argue, I chimed

"When..."

old." I cut him off before he could finish. It wasn't to defend him in front of William,

face again. It wasn't entirely his fault. It was a marriage arranged by William, and he was only responsible for getting the marriage certificate. He didn't know about. my family situation,

hint of guilt

If you're truly sorry, take Charlotte to the graveyard someday!"

wanted to refuse, but

at me. "Shall we go this afternoon? Are

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