Chapter 196 Emotional Blackmail

“You… You…”

Luna was livid, nearly losing her mind upon hearing their words.

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She had a nightmare, and the scenes within it were terrifyingly real, leaving her shaken. Instead of comforting her or trying to calm her down, they ended up blaming her.

Are they really my sons?

Before the car accident, she held her sons and her daughter, Melanie, in high esteem. They were her pride and joy.

Moreover, they held her in high regard, seemingly having her best interest in mind.

Compared to them, Aurelia was nothing.

However, in my dreams…

Scenes from the dream flashed through her mind uncontrollably, one after another.

Terrified, she reflected on her actions and felt a sense of regret.

What she was going through now was exactly what Aurelia had experienced in her dreams, and yet it was far from what Aurelia had endured.

If what occurred in the dream is true, am I still worthy of being called a mother?

“You are unworthy to be my sons. I gave birth to you in vain and raised you for nothing!” Luna accused them in anger.

Aaron didn’t appreciate such comments. “Mom, ever since your car accident, we’ve dropped everything to take care of you and be by your side. Isn’t that enough? We understand you’re struggling with the reality of your amputation, but what’s done is done. Can you please try to stay calm? Stop doing things that hurt both us and yourself, okay?”

Benjamin and Spencer both wore gloomy expressions, not wanting to utter a single word.

Luna looked at Aaron, who had scolded her. Her eyes were wide with disbelief. Then, she began. to shed tears of regret.

The next day, Aurelia went to work, carrying a large bag.

The large bag was filled to the brim with local specialties she had brought over to share with colleagues.

She could have taken a few more days off, but hearing from her colleagues about the mounting work, she, a diligent worker, decided to return to the office. After all, she had a mortgage to pay off for the house she bought.

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renovation expenses she had to pay for.

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photo. In the picture, she stood in front of a villa,

day at work, and I’m brimming with energy! Wish

best!

she arrived at Gardner Group Building.

parking her car, Aurelia grabbed her bag and headed off to clock in for work.

the entrance,

this time with a TV crew in tow. They’re waiting here for you. The head of security has already called the police, who will be arriving shortly. Once everything is sorted, I’ll give you a call.”

expression darkened as her gaze swept across the area. Indeed, there were several people standing by the entrance. Some were holding microphones, others were shouldering cameras, and among

that Aurelia looked somewhat distressed, the colleague quickly reassured her, “Don’t worry, we’ll take care of everything. Old Mr. Gardner

was preparing to leave, a phone call came

“Xavier.”

Stay at home, alright?” Xavier instructed in a

darkened, she asked, “Xavier,

Leedon family is planning to do? No, that can’t be. The place where he works is quite a distance from here. It’s impossible for Xavier to know that Aaron had brought a crew from the TV Station here to find me. In

toward the entrance, but Benjamin and Melanie

have

big deal, we’ll handle them.” Xavier didn’t say much, afraid that Aurelia would

to Xavier’s voice on the phone, and it seemed

at work. His dormitory was close to the office, just

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thought of Phyllis.

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The

they’re standing guard at the entrance. I’ll head

unaware of the situation would be swayed by the TV Station. In time, they would launch personal attacks on Aurelia, forcing her to comply with

how malicious their intentions are. In an attempt to shirk from their own responsibilities, they continuously

work. You’re

should go not cut out for being in front of the camera. I’m on my way now. Don’t

Xavier another chance

avoid and had

they would be treated in a hostile manner on the TV

her, she didn’t care.

The journey was almost uninterrupted, with barely any red. lights. In less than

neighbors had already gathered downstairs.

was predominantly occupied by the elderly, who generally had ample time on their hands. While other places might not see such

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