Justin’s words struck directly into Katherine’s black heart, leaving her with only one thought: that Justin was insulting her, and she couldn’t believe anything else! Katherine clenched her fists, thinking that Justin had done enough wrong to her already, yet now he was raising his voice to scold her. Who gave him the right to criticize her?“That’s enough!” Katherine snapped, continuing, “You have five minutes to apologize to me.”Justin felt genuinely amused after hearing that; he couldn’t believe Katherine had changed so much. Indeed, the Katherine now and the Katherine before seemed like two completely different people. If it weren’t for this familiar face, he would have thought that the person sitting in front of him now was someone else. Not her, not the person he had once passionately loved, nor the kind of girl who had disregarded everything to save him.“Are you giving me orders? Katherine, up to now, I still don’t see you being wrong. I’m not apologizing to you,” Justin reto
But now, whatever Katherine thinks or feels, Justin no longer cares. He glanced at her once, then left.Justin’s decisive and indifferent action made Katherine want to bite his head off. Why could he do that? Why could he leave her amidst this mess? Indeed, everything people said was true; Justin didn’t love her at all. He only saw her as a passing fancy, to discard when convenient.Katherine was boiling with anger, her eyes teary, hands trembling as she clenched them tightly. The chatter around her felt like countless ants running all over her body, biting and causing immense discomfort and pain.She couldn’t stay here any longer. Katherine reminded herself, then swiftly left the café and headed straight to the office.Right now, she needed tranquility to regain her composure. Katherine felt immensely overwhelmed and dizzy, as if everything around her was collapsing. Why was the world treating her like this? Just when moments of happiness were within reach, misfortune struck. Did she
At this moment, Katherine couldn’t think much. She only knew that if she were dismissed, it would be the end for her. No more status, no more wealth. Everything that had come to her had vanished in the blink of an eye like a shooting star.And Laramie seemed to have lost patience with her by now. He found her troublesome, and as soon as he discovered Katherine was married, he had already kept her only as a short-term amusement. Now that she had caused such a big issue, it affected his reputation as well. He had intended to keep her around a little longer, considering her as a mere plaything, pretending not to know anything and enjoying her company every day, joking about the future, and giving her some money, to which she obediently listened and poured sweet words into his ears. He found it all very amusing.But now, unexpectedly, he was turned into a joke.In everyone’s eyes, he did not differ from a fool. Once cunning like a fox, but now like a rabbit, being outwitted by a despicabl
For many years, Justin hadn’t traversed the path leading to Kimberly’s house, but he still remembered it well, as if it had been deeply etched into his memory. At this moment, he suddenly noticed Julie like she wanted to say something. The little girl looked up at Justin, then down again, her lips pursed, but no sound came out. This action repeated several times, yet Justin only silently observed without speaking immediately. It wasn’t until she lowered her head for the fifth time that he spoke up.“Is there something you want to tell Daddy?” Justin asked.“Yes...” Julie was startled when Justin suddenly spoke, surprised that her father could read her emotions. She lowered her head, fondling the teddy bear in her hands, before finally speaking, “Daddy... is Mommy really not coming with us?”Upon hearing this question, Justin subtly tensed. A few days ago, he had simply told Julie briefly that Katherine wouldn’t be joining them without further explanation. Because he himself was curren
Justin turned back to look at her, and at this moment Julie had also run up to him, grabbing his hand and then timidly looking at the woman in front of them.At this point, he still hadn’t recognized who the woman in front of him was, as time had worn away her appearance. But the woman, seeing him staring at her intently, approached and said, “Oh dear, don’t you remember me? I’m Aunt Laura. I used to take care of every meal and bedtime for you. How could you forget me? It’s truly heartbreaking.”The name “Laura” triggered a series of memories in Justin’s mind, memories filled with beatings, curses, slaps, and torment. Aunt Laura, Justin remembered now. She used to be the head of the housekeeping team, the first to enter Kimberly’s house, with extensive experience, skilled in flattery, and adept at winning the mistress’s favor, so her status was not ordinary.When Justin was young and living in Kimberly’s house, she, then thirty years old, wreaked havoc there. While the house was equip
Meeting the butler Patrick here, Justin absolutely couldn’t turn back, and Justin also thought if he came here and turned back, it wouldn’t look good.Justin stepped forward, placing his hand on the shoulder of butler Patrick.“Your face doesn’t seem like that of someone with a seriously ill master on the verge of death.”Justin’s remark was obvious, instantly causing butler Patrick’s face to pale, immediately realizing he had revealed a vulnerability.After that, Justin didn’t say much, but led Julie inside.The house remained the same over the years, even appearing more luxurious rather than showing signs of aging, showing that the owner of this house had been living well for years, both materially and spiritually.Including the present.Justin looked into the living room, family members bustling about, each with a task in hand, but he could tell they were preparing a feast.In the dining room at this moment, there was lively laughter.Justin felt the blood in his veins boil, accomp
Mr. Kimberly appeared and immediately questioned and criticized Justin. He mentioned nothing about using his own health and life to deceive Justin into coming back.“Oh, grandfather...” Justin spoke up.“But first, explain to me why the butler Patrick told me you were seriously ill, shouldn’t you? I believe adults shouldn’t lie, and lying for a purpose that disappoints someone is even worse.”Just one simple sentence from Justin was enough to make Laramie and Kimmy understand the whole situation. It turns out Justin didn’t come back naturally, nor did he deliberately return to compete for the inheritance; it was Mr. Kimberly who deceived him into coming back. Thinking of this, Laramie and Kimmy’s hearts suddenly chilled.Why would Mr. Kimberly do such a thing? Only children wouldn’t realize it? Could it be that he intends to leave the inheritance to Justin?This thought instantly filled Kimmy with resentment. By any means necessary, she couldn’t let this happen.“You old scoundrel,” K
“What medicine is that?” Justin asked, though he knew he wouldn’t get an accurate answer.“Oh, this is your grandfather’s heart medication. Specially planned by a doctor in America, it’s very effective. Your grandfather reacts well to it,” Kimmy said, pointing to the medicine bottle as she spoke, then set it aside.“Oh, Aunt Kimmy is truly concerned about Grandpa’s health,” Justin quipped, then didn’t mention it further and focused on eating.The meal proceeded strangely quiet, with a suffocating atmosphere that would make anyone believe this was not a normal family. Justin didn’t feel like talking. Laramie and Kimmy didn’t know what to say, and now it seemed even Grandpa Kimberly wasn’t in the mood to respond to them.The meal passed in a dull manner.After finishing eating, Justin didn’t immediately get up and instead lingered at the dining table. Seeing his father’s action, Julie didn’t ask, but silently sat beside him.Grandpa Kimberly looked at Justin, and Justin returned the loo