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.

frowned. "Mom, we haven't even discussed that

every guy we introduced you to, and now that you've

Valarie looked down, silent.

always do this! Do you think

just for the sake of it will. You just want me to

how much longer we'll be

get married just to put your minds at ease?"

red with anger. "I don't care anymore. You either

she

go to her room

was surprised to find a message

it, and I really should treat you to a meal

as she headed

It's the thought that

last time, I promise After this, I won't bother you again. Your birthday's coming

Valarie hesitated before agreeing.

later, Stefan sent