Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 335

Alice watched Mary, calm and composed at the microphone, and relaxed. Mary had cried the night before, but she’d pulled herself together. Seeing Alice in the audience calmed her nerves. Mary, a lifelong follower of her aunt’s wishes, had thought changing boyfriends would be easy. Instead, she’d been berated. She realized her aunt hadn’t been kind; any deviation from her aunt’s plans brought a swift change in attitude. She wasn’t playing puppet anymore. The festive atmosphere cooled. Everyone knew Ethan was supposed to be Mary’s fiancé, introduced by Mrs. Parker. Now, Mary was claiming they were just friends?

Mrs. Parker’s smile faltered. She whispered, “What are you doing?

Mary ignored her, speaking confidently into the microphone. “Thank you all for coming to my birthday party. Enjoy yourselves!” She left the stage. Mrs. Parker followed, catching up to her.

Mrs. Parker turned her around.“You’ve gotten bold, haven’t you? What’s wrong with Ethan? Weren’t you two doing well?”

“I told you I don’t like him anymore. You were the one who disapproved,” Mary retorted.

Mrs. Parker was furious.“Did Alice say something to you? Why do you believe her and not your boyfriend, Ethan?”

“Aunt, I have my own eyes. And if I marry him, he’ll manage the company’s shares – I don’t want

– that.” Mary knew her aunt wanted the shares; Ethan was just a pawn. She’d been busy investigating.

Mrs. Parker tried to argue, but Mary pushed past her and left. No one dared stop her

Alice approached Mary, who was surrounded by well–wishers.“Congratulations.”

“Thanks.”

long time for this moment.

know yourself pretty well, I

welled up. Finn jumped in.“What does Chloe have

your family’s atmosphere.” They were all so

Parker arrived.“Mary, you should go to your room and change.” They

Mrs. Parker didn’t say

her

everyone parted to let Ethan approach with a large cake, surrounded

earlier because he was preparing this. The Windhams always thought they knew best.

problems, work it out. Look how sincere Mr. Windham is! He prepared this surprise.”

handed her the cake knife, whispering, “You can

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and brother overseas? Your brother needs money for Ke

treatment.”

everything and felt furious. They were dearly bullying, Mary Mary took the knife, cutting into the cake to reveal a red box. Ethan opened it, presenting a fing, He knelt “Mary, I know I’m not perfect, but please give me a chance, I’ll

sincere! He prepared this

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