Chapter 128 Putting On An Act

Charlie scoffed. “If you move back in, you can call me that.

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“My adoptive mother hasn’t been well lately, and she needs my care. I’ve been thinking of moving back, but I owe her for raising me. It’s not right to be unfilial.” Melanie managed to maintain her composure as she spoke.

Charlic stared at Melanie with skepticism. Has she really turned better?

Herbert walked over and said coldly, “You’re just putting on an act.”

This little sh*t! Melanie felt an urge to slap him but calmly explained, “Herbert, what happened before was a misunderstanding. Everyone has moments of impulsivity and despair. I just wasn’t as quick to adjust as Aurelia, and I was struggling to come to terms with my true identity.”

Although Charlie was young, he wasn’t easily fooled. “Once again, you’re trying to subtly influence us to suspect my sister. You want us to dislike her.”

“No matter how you’ve deceived my mother, if you upset her, I’ll make you pay dearly,” Charlie threatened, his eyes narrowing.

Herbert spoke in a cold voice. “If you dare to mention Aurelia again, I’ll beat you to death.”

Staring at the two individuals hostile toward her, Melanie clung tightly to her bag. Fine! Let’s see how they’ll try to appease me in the future and then apologize for defending Aurelia today!

“Is that Mel? Why are you standing outside? Come on in.” Phyllis spotted her two sons at the entrance and spoke as she approached.

“Yes, Mom, I’m coming.” Melanie promptly responded obediently.

Charlie and Herbert exchanged a glance, then stepped aside for her to enter.

Upon entering the room, Melanie was taken aback by the sight before her. This place is so decrepit!

The furniture appeared to be many years old. Although not broken, it was visibly worn, exuding a sense of cheapness.

dirty and was well–cleaned. Otherwise, Melanie wouldn’t even want to step inside. Charlie and Herbert noticed the disdain in Melanie’s eyes.

residence, Aurelia saw Nancy,

night, I heard about my cousin’s situation from my mom, and then I stayed up half the night chatting with my cousin,” Nancy said,

had spent the previous night in tears. “Your cousin?” Aurelia seemed to recall Nancy mentioning her cousin before. I think her cousin was pregnant before marriage two years ago dnd tied the knot during pregnancy, becoming a housewife ever since. Prior to her marriage, she was considered the campus belle of North Jacaster University’s Department of Dance. Before she became pregnant, she was on the verge of joining the national dance troupe. At that

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take care of the child and didn’t trust a nanny. In fact, they insisted she should stay at home full–time to take care of the child and them. My cousin–in–law also thought my cousin was being too selfish for wanting to not stay at home when their child was still so young.” Nancy’s eyes

expression, Aurelia guided

men and women on the street. In the live stream, she saw her husband entering

cousin’s fate and suddenly didn’t want a child

would despise her and that she

work, and since she had only recently graduated from university, she didn’t want to be in a rush to have

has your cousin decided now?” Aurelia

the process of gathering evidence of his infidelity. She also planned to start a children’s dance training institute and told me she didn’t want to lose her sense of self again. Listening to her experiences, I feel heartbroken. Aurelia, are there no good men in

What happened has happened. The fact that she could

feet. It’s hard for me to imagine what I would do if Justin were to betray me. I’m strong on the outside but vulnerable

cousin’s incident, she conducted

moment as she recalled someone saying “Mr. Hoffman” in that hot spring resort. Could it really be such coincidences

won’t end up well. If my cousin can start anew, so can you! Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten my promise. The other cousin I mentioned, the one with the eight–pack abs, is on his way. He’s seen your photo and says

“Your cousin is

introduce you to my cousin. Rest assured, my cousin is a detective and can definitely protect you. If Curtis bothers you again, my cousin can definitely keep him in check.” Nancy winked at

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never been in a relationship. He prefers to go withour than to

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words, feeling quite helpless. “I’m married already,

Nancy gave Aurelia a pat on the shoulder. “Trust me. My cousin can eliminate one thousand Curtis

as she finished speaking, the man in question

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