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

work, and I’m brimming with energy! Wish me smooth sailing at work, Babe!

the red light, Aurelia responded: Babe, all the best! If anything comes up, make

arrived at Gardner

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

to do so at the entrance, a colleague hurriedly rushed over to

who caused you trouble before has returned, 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

several people standing by the entrance. Some were holding microphones, others were shouldering cameras, and among them were Aaron and

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

preparing to leave,

“Xavier.”

Stay at home, alright?” Xavier

asked, “Xavier,

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

entrance, but Benjamin and Melanie

two of them have

didn’t say much, afraid that Aurelia

phone, and it seemed

time, he was supposed to be at work. His dormitory was close to the office, just a short fifteen–minute

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thought of Phyllis.

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arrived at work. I saw Aaron and his TV Station crew looking for me. The people at my company will handle it. Did Benjamin and Melanie take another

guard at the entrance. I’ll head back to handle this. There’s no

time, they would launch personal attacks on Aurelia, forcing her to comply

from their own responsibilities, they continuously scheme and plot against

work. You’re

front of the camera. I’m on my way now. Don’t worry, I can handle them.”

give Xavier another chance to persuade her.

she couldn’t avoid and

involve Xavier and the others in it, for they

she

almost uninterrupted, with barely any red. lights. In less than half an

neighbors had already gathered downstairs.

ample time on their hands.

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