My Reborn Story Is Insane (Back to My Worst Birthday and Starting Anew)

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.

hasn’t really done

where this thought came from. After the plagiarism incident, Milo began to feel more sympathy for

at the situation now, he realized Charmaine hadn’t done

mentioned her, allegedly because she was kind–hearted,

have always been

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

Charmaine wasn’t always the one

down, painting her as the villain to earn sympathy

he realized the little sister he had cherished and protected

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glided smoothly along the road.

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the back seat, Charmaine sat perfectly still, her back straight, hands neatly folded in

glanced at her, then shifted his gaze to the window. After

remained motionless.

that by flattering me and serving me, I’ll take

there like a statue.

patience wore thin. His voice dropped

filled with a

tell Charmaine to take a step back, but he froze

Ms. Nelson …