When Karen’s words sank in, Malcolm’s expression shifted drastically. He then rushed outside without a second thought to hate.
He fumed inwardly, “Honestly, leave it to the Pierces to screw things up, and the Vances to holt at the worst time. Now look, they’re neck deep in trouble.
Karen sat on the ground alone, disheveled and miserable. She turned her head toward Hintan and said, “Oh, Hols, I thought I wasn’t going to
Nolan let go of his mother’s hand and rushed to Karen’s side, his face contorted with worry. “Are you okay, Keit
Karen replied, “I’m fine, but my brother… And the others, they were all attacked. Now that the adrenaline had worn off, the last few minutes felt like a nightmare.
Nolan said gently, “You’re safe how I’m here,”
Watching her son fall under that little vixen’s spell all over again, Susan was about ready to explode. “Nolant What do you think you’re doing?”
At that. Kareninched and pulled her shoulders in. Her eyes were red as she whispered, “Nols, I’m scared.
Nolan didn’t even glance at his mother. “Don’t be. You’re safe pow. And just like that, the two of them clung to each other, putting on a show full of drama and tears.
Marvin rolled his eyes. “Karen, did you get kicked in the head or something? Do you even know who let those monsters into the courtyard? That Nols your keep crying about–he’s the one who did it. Are you happy now!”
Karen blinked in shock, clearly stunned. “What?” She hadn’t expected it to be the Pierce family behind it alt
Hearing that, Nolan suddenly froce. It finally hit him that he was smack in the middle of this mess. He quickly blurted out, “Kari, let me explain.”
Karen shoved him away, sobbing, “I don’t want to hear it! People died because of you guys. Why would you do something like that?” She was bawling her eyes out, tears streaming down her lace in a way that would’ve pulled at any man’s heartstrings.
Nolan was instantly overwhelmed with guilt, feeling like a damn executioner. He quickly grabbed her hand and said, “Kar, please, just listen to me. It’s not what you think. I never wanted to hurt you.”
“I don’t want to hear it. I don’t want to hear it… I don’t want to hear it! Karen repeated over and over like a broken record.
Watching the scene unfold, Sharon felt a wave of nausea and couldn’t help thinking. ‘Seriously? Are these two auditioning for a soap opera or what?
‘One’s brother is fighting for his life, the other’s mom just barely survived, and here they are putting on a tragic lovers‘ act. Give me a break.
Marvin couldn’t help but mutter, “is no one going to step in? Mrs. Susan Pierce, take your idiot son home before he embarrasses himself even more.
Susan sneered, “As if the Vance family’s little tramp is any better.”
Marvin snapped, “Watch your mouth! She’s not part of our family” Then, suddenly, he smirked, “Although, if you ask me, those two are a perfect match. if they don’t end up together, it’d be a crime against fate.”
At that, Karen bashfully lowered her head, and Nolan stiffened with emotion. “Kari, I’ve actually liked you for a long time. If you’re willing-
Unfortunately for him, Susan cut him off with a sharp yell, “Absolutely not!” Her face was stone cold as she declared, “From now on, the Vance family is
dead to us. If you keep messing around with her then I don’t have a son anymore!”
Nolan faltered. “But Kari is a good girl Mom” it was as if calling Karen that would somehow change anything.
Susan was so furious she struggled to breathe, clutching her chest with both hands. Nolan instantly forgot all about Karen and rusher side. “Mom, are you okay!”
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Chapter 110
“Just don’t push me, or filendi
Being a woman hai telt, Susan knew exactly what kind of gill Roxanne had railed. No way s
ther son end up with
Meanwhile, Karen’s expression briefly hardened with a flash of resentment, but it quickly shifted into something fagle and though, were clenched so tightly they’d taimed påle.
Before long. Malcolm returned, looking troubled. Roxanne followed behind him in disarray, her expression panicked and fearful, if she’d just survive something traumatic.
Karen asked anxiously, “Grandina, how’s Wayne? And… Where’s my mom?”
Roxanne’snapped, “Don’t ask mel Don’t ask anything. I don’t know a thing”
With that, Roxanne shoved Karen aside. There was a flicker of quilt in Rouanne’s eyes, but it was quickly swallowed by fear. She kept glancing over her shoulder as if expecting some kind of creature to burst through the door at any second.
Then, Roxanne looked up at Sharon and yelled, “This is your fault, isn’t it? You people planned this! You’re trying to get me killed, aren’t you?”
Sharon didn’t react. Her face stayed completely blank. Nicholas, on the other hand, frowned. His parents had raised him to respect his elders, but honestly, there was nothing respectable about someone like this.
Marvin sneered, “Are you out of your mind? Those Velvyn were let in by the Pierce family. If you want to blame someont, ones who made some kind of deal with them? Is this what that was about?”
blame them. Weren’t you the
Roxanne turned back to Susan in shock, her face twisting with disbelief. is that true? Wait, aren’t we supposed to be alles?‘ she wondered.
AD
