Chapter 814

It was as though Kate's personality had changed overnight. She brought Tiffany shopping every day, from one shop to another. In fact, she even told Tiffany to try out new clothes. Tiffany had been trying to finish her draft during the night, yet she had to deal with the torture Kate was imposing on her the next day with the shopping. Because of that, she soon became sleep deprived. Derrick's heart ached when he saw that, so he tried to convince his mother to stop doing that. To his surprise, Kate retorted, "When I treated her meanly, all of you thought I was being far too strict. Now that I'm trying to repair our relationship, you all think I'm intentionally making things difficult for her. What exactly do you want me to do, Derrick?”

For a moment, he was at a loss for words. Then he said, "Tiff has been staying up all night trying to rush her draft to completion for the past few days, Mom. She needs more sleep."

Kate sneered, "You think I'm intentionally making things difficult for her, aren't you, Derrick?”

That prompted him to sigh. "Mom...'

“Fine, since you think I have an ulterior motive for doing this, then maybe I should just intentionally make her life more difficult." "That's not what I mean, Mom. Fine, just do whatever you want."

Only then did she smile satisfactorily.

The next day, Kate brought Tiffany to shopping as usual.

Their shopping spree lasted for three days. If Crystal hadn't invited Kate for a meetup, Tiffany probably wouldn't have been able to escape the torture.

Amelia smiled and gave Tiffany, who was slumped on the table like a fish out of water, a cup of coffee. "What's wrong? Why do you look so tired?”

Without saying a word, Tiffany waved her hand lethargically as she sat next to her friend.

She played dead for a few minutes before raising her head.

Seeing the black bags under her friend's eyes, Amelia furrowed her eyebrows and asked, "You didn't sleep well?"

Tiffany drank the coffee and smiled bitterly. "Don't bring it up. I don't know what's gotten into my mother-in-law these days. It's as though her personality suddenly changed. She brought me shopping every day. Now, whenever I see a fashion boutique, I'd feel ill. She really does hate me to the bone. Why would she come up with new ways to torture me otherwise? But she's my elder, so I can't scold her or do anything to her."

Amelia's eyebrows furrowed even tighter.

In a single motion, Tiffany emptied the cup of coffee.

"Babe, is there any food for me to eat?” The bitter smile was still present on her face.

"Molly made some pastry. I'll bring them out from the kitchen." Amelia stood up and did precisely that.

When the food arrived, Tiffany dug in as though she was a refugee who hadn't eaten anything for years.

Amelia gently patted her back. "Slow down, Tiff.'

The moment she said that, Tiffany began to cough violently.

In response, Amelia poured her a cup of water and spoke resignedly. "Look at what you've done to yourself. If people don't know any better, they'll think you're going through a rough patch in your life when all you did was get married."

I'm feeling a little bored. My mother- in-law's attitude changes every day. In one second, she'll berate me. In another, she'll shower me with love. I

Amelia nodded.

went downstairs, Amelia drove her friend

passed by an alley, the women's sharp eyes caught the sight of Kate, Crystal, and Derrick

as she walked ahead. Meanwhile, Derrick was walking behind. The three of them appeared

her seatbelt tightened as she bit her lip. Disbelief flashed in

was an online novel that needed to be published today, so he had to attend a meeting at the company. And yet, there he was,

misunderstanding here. Her mind felt as though it was a whirling mess. There's

she pulled her phone

a shaky voice,

"Mhm" faintly made her heart drop all the

there a reason why you're calling me, Tiff?” he asked

as her line of sight was fixed on the man still following Kate and Crystal. She never expected him to

you'll be getting off work today. How about I deliver dinner to you later? It's been a while since we ate together at the company.

I'll buy you your favorite fruit crepe later tonight." "All right.

her hand and unbuckled the seatbelt.

suddenly crept into Tiffany's

grabbed her friend's hand and

Not like

determined as she used to be. It's as if she becomes a timid mouse whenever she deals with matters concerning Derrick. I'm afraid she'll get

to swirl in her mind as she watched Derrick and

of. Tiff? In the past, you wouldn't have been so fearful.” She slapped her steering wheel and spoke with

face turned a little paler as

while, she sighed gloomily. "Maybe it's because

didn't quell Amelia's frustration at all. Derrick promised he would treat Tiff nicely. What prompted him to go back on his

is just a misunderstanding, Tiff. You should

call earlier was his chance to explain what he was doing, Babe. However,

have faith in each other. However, if Derrick truly had nothing to do with Crystal, then he wouldn't have lied to Tiffany about what

Babe. I don't want to return to the Hisson residence today. It's awful there,

Amelia glanced at her friend

said to her friend, it would

said if he was being truthful. He did have a meeting in the company earlier, but Kate called him later on and told him Crystal was leaving Tayhaven soon. Additionally, she said she would force Crystal to stay if he refused to join them and

free of Crystal, he had no choice but to join them.

still have things I need to

leave now.” He didn't even hide the annoyance

face him. "Crystal's about to leave. You should join us for

appeared on

around me, Derrick. I just want to have a meal with you. Two days from now, I'll be gone

Derrick agreed

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