Chapter 112

Hugo's trembling lips froze in mid-cry.

He hesitated for a moment, his hands fidgeting nervously. "I... I'm getting married.

I need... I need a hundred thousand dollars as a dowry, just this much."

Mila laughed in exasperation, her expression darkening suddenly. "Just this much? You've got some nerve. What do you have that makes you think you can demand so much from me?"

Hugo turned beet red, instinctively glancing at Charlotte, who gave him a sharp look before he finally spoke up.

"Sis, I haven't asked for anything for years. This time, I'm just asking for a little help with the wedding costs. Your husband is so wealthy, this isn't a big deal for him. You're my sister; you can't just abandon your family after getting married. That's not how a daughter or sister should behave."

Charlotte chimed in to support him.

"Yeah, sister, this isn't right."

you're being stingy over a small amount. Is this

will call you ungrateful if they find

one you have besides your parents. If anything happens to you, he's the one who will be there for you. Now, you're haggling over this small amount, but if

"Smack!"

now bright red from Mila's slap, staring in shock

dared to hit

her with a cold voice, "Who do you think you are, speaking out of turn

streaming as she cried and clung to Hugo, who rushed

pregnant, and she hit me! What if something happens to our baby?

eyes were full of rage. "How

stepping forward to grab Charlotte's wrist. "Perfect timing, I just learned some things from the doctor.

hid behind Hugo. "Help me, Hugo! She's trying to kill

and fell backward, her forehead hitting the corner of the table next to the sofa, narrowly missing her eye. The sharp pain and dizziness

lay on the floor for a moment before shakily getting to her feet, touching her face

pale as a sheet, stammered, "Sis, I-I didn't mean to. I didn't think you'd fall. I

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