Reborn for Revenge or A Second Chance At Vengeance

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.

Charlie and Herbert

the Hoffman residence, Aurelia saw

my mom, and then I stayed up half

à clear indication that she 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

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wanted to chase her dreams again this year, but her in–laws stopped her. They said they couldn’t 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

a serious expression, Aurelia guided

upon a live–streaming channel. The channel focused specifically on filming attractive men and women on the street. In the live stream, she saw her husband entering a hotel with another woman! She mentioned that her husband hadn’t touched her in a long time, ever since she gave birth. He seemed to disapprove of her post–baby body, even saying that she looked unattractive while

cousin’s fate and suddenly didn’t want

fear was that Justin would despise her and that she would lose her

from university, she didn’t want to

cousin decided now?” Aurelia

had already spoken to her family and is preparing to divorce her husband. Right now, she’s in 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 this world? Now, I’m not so sure about Justin anymore,” Nancy said, sounding somewhat

she could swiftly arrange her own future and plan her next steps is the

in her shoes, I fear I would have been unable to get back on my 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 underneath. I may seem nonchalant about everything,

her cousin’s incident, she conducted a deep

“Mr. Hoffman” in that hot spring resort. Could it really be such coincidences in the

well. If my cousin can start anew, so can you! Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten my promise.

shocked. “Your cousin is coming

mention it to you two days ago? I wanted to introduce you to my cousin. Rest assured, my cousin is a detective and can definitely protect

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in a relationship. He prefers to go withour than to settle for something inferior. That’s how

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quite helpless. “I’m married already,

a pat on the shoulder. “Trust me. My cousin can eliminate one

speaking, the man in question