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.

that from you,

teacup as if to throw it at Ryan, then set it down again. He hesitated

me food, and my plate was almost overflowing. "You should eat more,

table. I was greedy, but at eight years old, I already knew to be mindful of others' reactions. Every time,

when he looked at me, he was mostly kind. "Silly

are

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

never met your parents. When will I

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

"When..."

finish. It wasn't to defend him in front of

my heart. The tears that I had held back were going to stream down my face again. It wasn't entirely his fault. It was a marriage arranged by William, and

and a hint of guilt appeared on his face.

truly sorry, take Charlotte to the

refuse, but Ryan spoke

he looked at me. "Shall we

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