Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1368

Michelle hung up after delivering her threat.

Stefan stood frozen, his body tense with despair.

No matter what he did, it seemed he could never truly escape the Snowdens.

If it weren't for them, he wouldn't be able to pay for his mother's treatment. Yet, they were the people he hated most. He despised them.

He also despised his mother, Lily. If she had never given birth to him, he wouldn't be trapped in this nightmare, stuck in the mud with no way out.

And yet... she was the only person who had ever shown him kindness.

That fragile thread of family-thin and fraying—still tugged at his heart, holding him back. Even though it hurt, he couldn't bring himself to sever it.

Valarie had just returned home when her mother called her over. She changed into her house slippers and sat beside her.

"Valarie, when are you and Brandon getting married?" Phoebe asked.

"Mom, we haven't even

to, and now that you've found someone on your own, you still won't settle down? What

Valarie looked down, silent.

frustration grew. "You always do this! Do you

sake of it will.

I aren't getting any younger. We don't know how much longer we'll be around. Can't you at least let us see you settled before we

I should get married just to put your

care anymore. You either

she stormed

go to

was surprised to find

have time tomorrow night? I thought about it, and I really should treat

replied as

[That's not necessary. It's the thought that

this, I won't bother you again. Your birthday's coming

Valarie hesitated before agreeing.

later, Stefan sent her the