The wretched girl knew her place—this word was the best leverage.

“Dad!” Renee pleaded desperately. “Dad, I’ll do anything you say… Please, save my mom!”

“Will you truly do anything I say?”

“Yes…”

“Then help me get what I want!”

Melvin dropped these words coldly and kicked her away before striding out of the room.

Enduring the pain in her knees, Renee struggled to stand up. She wiped away her tears, calming herself, and slowly made her way to the living room.

Linda had already set a table full of dishes to welcome her. “Pamela!”

Renee paused, forcing herself to put on a natural smile.

Linda reached out, but Renee lowered her head, avoiding

like a bucket of cold water poured over Linda’s head. Her arms froze mid-air, and a trace of sadness flashed

to speak first. “Auntie, I brought

pain rushed in simultaneously. She was happy because Pamela had never voluntarily talked to her since her return, but she

was not the long-awaited “Mom” she hoped

her daughter spoke up first was still a positive

held Renee’s hand, leading her to the dining table. “These

lips, avoiding eye contact,

hair behind Renee’s ear. “Pamela, your father and I have discussed it, and we believe… we

“I—”

hand and pulled out a contract. “We only have you as our daughter, but we, as your parents,

necessary.” Renee’s eyes suddenly turned red.

to me.” Linda smiled. “Sign this document! After all, the entire Thompson Group will be yours in

peal of laughter suddenly came from

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