Chapter 1493:

“Maybe that’s for the best,” Franco sounded tired. “It hurts less when he’s the one walking away.”

Their daughter looked confused. “What are you talking about?”

Franco and Kate exchanged glances. They hadn’t planned to tell her the truth, but when she pressed harder, they gave in.

“How could you?” she burst out, anger flashing across her face. “Didn’t you say you wanted to make it up to him?”

“He didn’t want it,” Kate panicked, fumbling for excuses. “He was cold the whole time. And now he’s marrying into a rich family. Maybe it’s for the best.”

“Is that true?” Their daughter narrowed her eyes, clearly skeptical.

“Would your mother lie to you?” Franco stepped in, his voice coaxing. “That money’s for your house. Just take it and don’t worry about the rest.”

time. But deep down, she had made up her mind. After things settled, she would go to Alerith herself. She wanted to find Melvin, wanted to hear

She spoke suddenly, catching them

to stay in contact. Better if you don’t bother him,” Kate said, repeating Melvin’s words. “If you want to thank

the girl

was already

screen. Kate’s message popped up. He just


in the terminal, Jessica leaned against his shoulder. Her heart was heavy with guilt. “It’s my fault. If I

accepted it. “If it weren’t for you, I might never have been able to face her. Might never have known how

any relatives who were good to you?” Jessica

childhood had been lonely. “No one reached out to me. I didn’t reach out

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to our wedding?” Jessica

Melvin left the decision to her. “I’ve only got Gerard, Freya, and a few people from the

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