S21 19. Disturbing Barbara’s Peace

Barbara just sighed. She was too lazy to talk.

“We can’t stay still, Dear. We have to prepare a counterattack. Otherwise, they will become even more reckless.”

“Mom,” Barbara frowned, “can’t you just calm down? Just for one day, don’t worry about anything. I’m still recovering. I need peace.”

Melanie stared wide eyed. “How can I be calm, Darling? Those parasites are still eating away at your brother’s property. They are

taking away our rights! I can’t let it happen.”

Barbara closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She realized that she couldn’t possibly win in an argument with her mother.

“Whatever, Mom. Just think and do it yourself. Today, I want to rest.”

Barbara turned around and pulled back the blanket. Melanie was stunned by her daughter’s unusual behavior.

“Baby, are you okay? Does your head hurt? Did you hit something?”

“I want to sleep, Mom. If you go out, please turn off the lights.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief. However, she still fulfilled her daughte request. She came out with a dull face.

“Is Barbara upset with me?” Melanie started to grumble. “It’s all because of those parasites. They must have instigated Frank to poison Barbara.”

While walking, Melanie was thinking “How can I separate them? Their bond seems very strong. Is there perhaps a loophole that I can

exploit?”

Suddenly, Melanie’s eyes fell on a woman who had just come out of

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the library. Seeing her limping steps, a small curve formed on her lips.

“Good afternoon, Mrs. Martin.”

Susan gasped and looked back. “Oh, Mrs. Harper? You’re home? How is your daughter? Is she better?”

Melanie’s smile almost turned cynical. She thought Susan’s concern

was not real.

“Barbara is resting in her room. So, what are you doing here? Finished reading a book?”

her head gently. “No. I just finished tidying up the

arched upwards. “The books you

“I used to work in the library. Since Kara asked me to retire, I’ve

my

rounded. Her head nodded slightly. She had found, the loophole she was

of Susan’s lips suddenly froze. After breaking the stiff

“You are very lucky. Your daughter is v caring, while your son-in-law

the tone. Satire. Her smile turned wry. “Yes, your son is very kind and understanding,”

snorted. “Did he also give

Her gaze was now

woman.

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were folded in front of her chest. “Then what about your two grandchildren? Can they also survive

head immediately pushed back. Her brows furrowed. “What do

hand. “Nothing. Just wondering. If Frank and Kara weren’t married, what would happen

“Louis and Emily are Frank’s children, his own flesh and blood. Isn’t it natural that he supports them? That is a father’s

again. “Why are you so offended? Come on…. I’m just wondering. Don’t you

reply at all. Her expression remained the same. She realized that Melanie

Susan’s arm. “By the way, where is

is

if no

right? Barba

neat and comfortable simple

glanced

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anxious. She felt threatened if the woman found

her

I visit your room? I’m curious how

was bad. “My room is certainly not

I just wanted to look around. Why? You couldn’t possibly think that

wanted to refuse. However, she realized that Melanie was

Melanie follow her.

door opened, Melanie barged in. “What? You

a gift from your son.” Susan’s tone was flat.

very lucky, Mrs. Martin.

to

Her gaze was too

to get this kind of advantage?”

furrowed again.

out a quick sigh. She couldn’t hold back

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