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.

we haven't even

that you've found someone on your own, you still won't settle down? What exactly are

Valarie looked down, silent.

"You always do this! Do you think ignoring the problem

Valarie said flatly. "But apparently, marrying someone just for the sake of it will. You just want me to marry anyone. Everything else doesn't

Your father and I aren't getting any younger. We don't know how much longer we'll be around.

get married just to put your minds at ease?" Valarie

flushed red with anger. "I don't care anymore. You either get married this

she

stood up to go to her room when her

surprised to find a message

really should treat you to a meal

replied as she headed

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

bother you again. Your birthday's coming up, too wanted to give you your

Valarie hesitated before agreeing.

sent her the time and