Even he asked my parents to put pressure on me.”
Patrick and I stood in the living room. My parents, sitting on the sofa, looked us up and down without saying a word.
“Leah, you’d better give us an explanation./
“This is a marriage alliance, not an ordinary wedding. Do you know that our family’s business is inextricably linked to the Hurst Family? This is not a joke.
“Besides, how could you not tell your parents about such a big thing as your divorce?“%
My father was very angry and had a tantrum with a frown on his face. My mother also agreed and criticized me for my mistakes.% Patrick stood silently to the side, unusually obedient.”
He did not say a word in his own defense as he was scolded alongside me, bearing it all without a hint of resistance.%
In fact, our family had very little contact with the Barrett family. At most, my parents had heard that the youngest son of the Barrett family was disobedient and had a bad temper.”
Patrick and I had been at odds since kindergarten. He bullied me, so I spread rumors about him openly and secretly.%
I was the one who first spread the rumors that he liked several girls in school.%
But his later experiences with women were his own masterpieces.%
“Mom, Quinton does not like me. He has never touched me once in three years.”%
When these words came out, my parents sat up straight in surprise. There was even a hint of heartache in the look my mother gave me.%
“I had a dream… In it, Quinton and I hated each other so much that we tore each other apart. You both were forced to your deaths because of him and I also died a violent, bitter death. Even our dog wasn’t spared.%
“I’m terrified it’li all come true. Besides, I don’t want to lose you and become a wandering, homeless soul too.”2
Just a few simple sentences brought back those unpleasant memories from my past life and my parents felt a little uncomfortable with my tears./
My mother hugged me tightly and comforted me softly, “Oh honey, please don’t cry, don’t be afraid, it’s all a dream.2
“Look, your dad and I are doing fine, aren’t we?“?
The long–lost embrace made me even more sad and upset. I hugged my mother and cried until I had no strength left and then I fell asleep in her arms in a daze.
“This child.”
My parents smiled at Patrick helplessly, but Patrick sat upright and did not dare to say a word./
After a long silence, Patrick finally spoke, “Uncle, Aunt, Leah’s dream may just be a dream. But I also have something to say about Quinton.
“Have you heard about his relationship with the widowed sister–in–law of the Hurst Family?”
Patrick told my father everything about Olivia and Quinton. My daughter got so angry that he smashed the ashtray beside him to vent his anger,%
My mother was also very angry that she yelled, “So, my precious daughter has become the target of bullying after she came to the Hurst Family?
“How could he actually has the nerve to ask us to make peace!“}
My father was furious and took out his phone to call Quinton’s grandfather, but Patrick held him down.!!
“Wait a minute. There are still matters to settle within the Hurst Group. Only after tying up those loose ends can we truly seek justice for
Leah.“%
When my parents heard this, they were stunned.
The wedding arrangements between Patrick and I went smoothly and the announcements were also sent out.
The Hurst Family, as a well–known and prominent family in Burj City, was naturally on the list.
As I was standing at the door welcoming guests in a white wedding dress, I saw Quinton getting out of the car.
He was wearing a well–tailored suit, so his broad shoulders and long legs attracted attention.
I recognized it immediately as his wedding suit.8
The shock for a moment made me unable to recover. The noise in my ears disappeared and I looked at Patrick awkwardly.”
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