Chapter 1782
“The Harper family isn’t short of houses” Damon’s voice abruptly deepened, his gaze fixated on the collection of keys in Chloe’s hand. Chloe nervously clutched them closer
to her chest
She’d accept them later, any excuse from Stanley would do. Why not take something that was being given freely?
Stanley gave Damon a disdainful look hands tucked in his pockets, chin lifted arrogantly. “You think I’m a fool? I’m busy every day Who knows when I won’t be by your
What if you’re bullied one day, or he gets bored of you and throws you out? You need to have a place to fall back on, don’t you?”
side
Silence fell over the room. Soon after, Alyssa, Elizabeth, and Rose nodded in agreement. “That’s right, Stanley is thoughtful”
Damon’s face turned sour if it wasn’t for Chloe holding onto his arm, he would have jumped up and given Stanley a good beating c2
“Give the keys back to him‘ Damon glared at her
Chloe clutched the keys, shaking her head in protest Who wouldn’t want these many houses that were being given freely?
“Chloe”
Chloe was firm No. He’s night. Who knows what might happen in the future?”
Damon’s face tightened, Chloe could see the veins bulging from his forehead. She softened her tone, “Why not take it if it’s free?”
“I can give you the same
“it’s not the same What you give is mine, and what he gives is extra. If you give me a hundred dollars, I have a hundred dollars. If he gives me a hundred dollars, I have two hundred dollars.”
Alyssa nodded on the side, “Damon, you’re too domineering. The Meister family’s kid is far–sighted and considerate. He’s giving it to Chloe, not you, and it’s not your money he’s spending. Why are you trying to control him or Chloe? If I were Chloe, I would also want it! Look at me, when I got married back then, didn’t we also make a promise to never abandon each other? And now, arent we divorced? You solemnly believe you won’t betray Chloe right now, but who knows what will happen in the following decades?”
Damon’s brow furrowed deeply. “I just won’t”
Alyssa emphasized. “It’s the current you that won’t”
Elizabeth nodded in agreement. “You just yelled at Chloe You’re starting to show your true colors; who knows what you could do in the future?”
Damon was speechless. What kind of mother was this?
“Chloe don’t listen to him. I strongly suggest you accept
Rose chimed in, “I second that”
Chloe gripped the keys tighter
Damon, knowing he couldn’t convince Chloe, turned to Stanley. “Take your stuff and get out, otherwise, no matter how much you give her III destroy it.”
Stanley, unbothered, reached into his pocket and pulled out a black card. “This is for you too. Globally valid, no limit, spend it however you want
Chloe’s eyes lit up as she reached out to take it only to have Damon snatch it mid air. With a crisp snap, the card was torn in two. Chloe stared at Damon, her eyes full of protest
the broken card aside and turned to Chloe, whose eyes were welling up with tears. He paused. “I can give you houses and money”
is mine. What he gives
ten times more
give me a hundred times
Chloe on the verge of tears,
to make Damon’s life hard. What goes around comes around.
Hahahaha
a real jerk.” Elizabeth shook her head, her face filled with
her like this, and who knows what you’ll do
but laugh This childish man, he was completely
the keys Damon
was quick to
Til
stood up abruptly, hurling the words at
going to explode, but he just grabbed Chloe, preventing her from
of me
was wrong Just calm down. Think about the
formula and clothes can we buy for them with that
the best for
money, I could save
for so long, the
breath, and looked at Stanley. “Reissue
snorted. “Tm too
keys in her hand and a victorious smile played on
Damon to take
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14:08
Chapter 1782
“Let’s go eat”
her away She winked at the people
Alyssa almost burst into laughter at the sight. That cheeky little girl, Chloe, was full
her. He was practically in a state of panic, and she hadrit
Damon’s intelligence, yet when it came to Chloe, his
way to
come along and
smirk playing on his lips. “You do realize that Chloe and I are close, right? Have you seen how terrified your grandson is of me? Are you not. worried I might steal Chloe away?
head and laughed.
“Nearly seven years.
have known each other for less
furrowed his brows
does Chice feel the same way about you? Or perhaps, what you feel for her is not love. Because if it was, would you allow the woman you love to fall inmy another
brows furrowed even more tightly
you havent met the one who truly makes your heart flutter Once you do, don’t hesitate
with regrets
you mean by truly makes your
smile on her face. “It’s an inexplicable desire to possess her feeling jealous when she smiles at anytine else feeling heartbroken when she cres. When she’s happy, you’re happy When she cries, you’re even more upset. Love is a tricky
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