The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 87

Chapter 87

Edward had a cake in one hand and a bag in the other as he walked toward the dining room.

He smiled. “Happy birthday, Tay. A cake and a bottle of champagne. I brought you some fruits and chocolates from overseas, Grandma Edna, Mrs. Zack.”

My grandmother and aunt exchanged an uneasy glance before the former smiled diplomatically. “Thank you, but I’m fine. These look like fine gifts for your own grandparents and parents, though.”

I sprang to my feet without any pretensions of politeness. Why are you here? Did anyone invite you? I don’t think so!”

“It’s your birthday, Tay,” he said gently.

“And it has nothing to do with an outsider like you! No one wants you here, so how about you respect that and leave?” I shot back, ordering Clara to show him out.

Clara couldn’t, of course.

Edward knew he was in trouble, so he immediately tried to win my grandmother and aunt’s approval. “Please, I know I’ve made a mistake. I know I was wrong. I won’t do it again! Please, help me convince her to give me another chance!”

in these sorts of things anymore,

done is done. You’re not entitled to anyone’s grace, Edward.

wanted to be with you because you were a

counts now. How is she supposed to want you back?” my aunt

“I know… It’s all my

away! Did you

please! I truly am sorry! If you could just forgive me… I’ll do anything for

and

his gifts out the

and returned to

face. “Are you alright, sweetie? It’s not easy to let go of

chicken. “Nah. He’s not

aunt

He won’t even agree to our divorce. I’m taking him

going to make

as optimistic as ever.

cutting the cake! I love Aunt

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