Reborn for Revenge or A Second Chance At Vengeance

Chapter 158 Why Is It You

“Why is it you? Why did you come here?” demanded Herbert sternly.

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“I’m your sister and Mom’s biological daughter. Why shouldn’t I be here? It’s the weekend, so I came to visit Mom,” replied Melanie with a pretense of innocence.

She was extremely annoyed at Herbert.

Doesn’t he understand the importance of familial bonds? I’m his own sister, yet instead of treating me well, he’s treating me so poorly. What a display of bad manners!

With a cold expression, Herbert said, “You’re not welcome here today. In the future, call before you come. Don’t just show up at the door.”

With a loud thud, he promptly shut the door.

Today was a day for their family to reunite joyfully, so he didn’t want anyone to intrude, especially Melanie.

No matter how Melanie tried to disguise herself, he always had the feeling that she harbored ill intentions. She certainly wasn’t up to any good.

Melanie watched a

$ the door closed right before her. A scowl immediately appeared on her face.

She had rushed over on the weekend, hoping for a chance to see Xavier and deepen their bond. She even smelled the tantalizing aroma of food just a while ago.

Out of the corner of her eye, she had noticed the dining table was filled with a feast. It appeared as though the living room was filled with quite a number of items.

This could mean that Xavier had returned.

Yet, Herbert harbored such a deep animosity towards her.

Darn it! Herbert is so unlikable.

Phyllis, who heard the commotion, walked over and asked Herbert, “Who was knocking at the door just now?”

She had just gone to change her clothes again.

She liked the outfits that Aurelia had bought her.

Herbert replied, “Someone knocked on the wrong door.”

Phyllis didn’t think much of it. “What do you think of this outfit? Your sister truly has an impeccable taste. Every piece of clothing seems perfect for me.”

It had been many years since Phyllis had truly taken the time to dress up she seemed to catch a glimpse of her younger self.

Gazing into the mirror,

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She couldn’t help but feel touched.

“This outfit is also quite good,” complimented Herbert.

After cooking two dishes, Aurelia brought them out from the kitchen.

widely, she

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and Charlie had also arrived. Their hands

stairs, they chatted

two of them had made considerable progress, earning more than they ever had before. They were even discussing the possibility of buying a house together. The residential area was rather old. Climbing the stairs every

had the

dinner with some unknown guy one day? Could he be her suitor?”

up. Let her handle her own personal matters. Even when it comes to suitors,

of person he really is. There aren’t many men you

hearing this, Xavier

looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?”

strange, as if Xavier knew something he didn’t.

tone, “Nothing. Let’s hurry up the stairs.”

earlier. She must have arrived by now.” Charlie

reaching the main door, they both frowned at the sight of Melanie

entrance.

asked Charlie,

expression turned

into Xavier and Charlie. She had just

Why Is

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cursed inwardly. Yet, on the surface, she maintained a radiant smile and said, “I came to

aback at how dramatically Melanie’s attitude

“You must be harboring ulterior motives. You’re not welcome today. If you want

was supposed to have a joyous reunion. Melanie had nothing to do with

you. I know I made mistakes in the past, but now I’ve realized that I was wrong. I hope you

realize my mistake now. You guys are my real family,” Melanie sincerely said to

Xavier felt an inexplicable sensation. Frowning, he responded, “Today isn’t a good day to host you. Perhaps

that

to turn and leave,

the door, surprised as she

Xavier’s voices outside, she went to open the door.

came to see you,” said Melanie with a surge of joy. Just moments ago, she

exaggerate her troubles and gain

could profit

quite pleased to

They had agreed to spend some quality time

all, none of the children

didn’t know how to

Aurelia’s voice rang out

Aurelia?

allowed in. So it

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nodded in

voice, the smile faded from her face.

time since she had last heard Melanie address her in such

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first greeted Xavier and Charlie

since

but her exceptional makeup skills made her stand out. At first sight, she still

at Mom’s

seeing Melanie’s pretentious demeanor, Herbert, who had followed Aurelia to the

act. It’s