Chapter 96 I Can Still Drink

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“Someone like her, with such foolish, narrow–minded behavior, doesn’t deserve a place in the Nelson family,” Valda declared, her voice growing firmer with every word. “Since she’s cut ties with us, she’s not coming back.”

Olympia shot Leah a warning look. “Leah, just forget about her. Don’t feel guilty anymore.”

Leah lowered her gaze, speaking softly and obediently. “Okay, I’ll do as you say. I won’t bring it up again.”

“Good girl. We’re so lucky to have you, our precious Leah,” Valda said, lovingly patting Leah’s hand.

Leah felt a wave of warmth. She leaned in and wrapped her arms around Valda, pressing her cheek against Valda’s weathered one. “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll always be here for you, taking care of you for the rest of my life.”

“Good, good…”

The scene of a grandmother and granddaughter in such close harmony was a familiar one at their dinner table, one they had shared countless times before.

But this time, something inside Milo stirred.

In the past, he would have easily agreed with his family’s position.

He had always believed that Charmaine was the one who mistreated Leah, using the mix–up to her advantage and returning home with a sense of entitlement, as if the family owed her something.

But now…

Milo felt a shift.

really done anything wrong.

incident, Milo began to feel

now, he realized Charmaine hadn’t done anything

was kind–hearted, Charmaine became

to have always been

reason each time, and the family’s perception of her worsened. So, every time something bad happened, they always assumed it

reality, Charmaine wasn’t always the

bringing Charmaine down, painting her as the villain to earn sympathy

furrowed his brows, watching Leah smile as she massaged Valda’s shoulders. Suddenly, he realized the little sister he had cherished and protected for so many

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Maybach glided smoothly along the road.

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seat, Charmaine sat perfectly still, her back straight, hands neatly folded in her lap, eyes fixed

at her, then shifted his gaze to the window.

remained motionless.

sneered, “You think that by flattering me and serving me, I’ll take it easy on

there like

wore thin. His voice dropped to a dangerous tone,

a cold, tense silence.

Charmaine to take a step back, but he

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