Moreover, Claire's parents were at the age when they got each other for support as they grew old. They would not be happy if they divorced now. 5

More importantly, where would they stay after the divorce? Even though they had two houses now, she always felt that the villa was an unstable constant as it was a gift obtained from Charlie's deception, the original owner might take it back someday. 4

So, what would happen then? Did she really want her parents to leave the marriage with nothing? 1

Besides, she had just started her business venture. Thanks to Charlie and his friends' support, her business was slowly going on track, but her company hadn't earned any significant money yet and she didn't have the money to buy a house for any of her parents as their retirement home. If they divorced now, the family would break apart. 6

So, she cleared her throat and pleaded in a sobbing tone, "Dad, Mom already apologized to you, let bygones be bygones, can you forgive her this time, please?" She quickly added, "We can still earn the money. My company is slowly getting on track now, I'm sure I can make more money in the future!" 1

Jacob huffed angrily, "This is not about the money, it's about principle! Honesty! She took all our savings and handled it so absent-mindedly. She didn't even say a

didn't say anything after losing all the money, what if I have a fatal car accident like the other day and she doesn't have the money

of our family! Why do I want to keep this irresponsible woman in my house? It

know what to

father was right, her mother was thoughtless and immature in handling

at the end of the day,

was taken aback by Jacob's decisive tone. She grabbed his leg as if her life depended on it, wailing and pleading, "Dear... dear... please don't leave me! I can't live

released Jacob's leg and ran to

hurried to catch

fifteenth floor, if her mother jumped

believe she will

"Jacob Wilson, you really want me dead, don't you? Okay, fine, I'll jump down right now, you'll regret it for

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