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Chapter 424
Chapter 424
Maisy studied Caleb intently. His audacity and eloquent speech suggested a single possibility–he wasn’t afraid of the Williams family.
Maisy couldn’t help but wonder if Caleb belonged to a social class far above theirs. Envy twisted in her gut. Was Skylar truly that lucky?
Everyone Skylar knew seemed increasingly accomplished. She’d even married Joe, and the fact that Joe had once slept with Skylar fueled envy in others.
“I’ll kill you!” Samuel roared, lunging toward Caleb.
However, Caleb ignored him completely, treating Samuel like an insignificant nuisance. Just as Caleb was about to deliver another kick, Peter intervened, restraining Samuel.
Skylar remained silent, her gaze icy as she fixed Samuel with a chilling stare. “Are you trying to get yourself killed?”
The scene left Sadie with a throbbing headache.
Their family was teetering on the edge. Jeffrey and his sons were acting Irrationally, manipulating Skylar. They believed that Skylar would forgive them no matter what they did. Their selfishness knew no bounds.
They thought Skylar would bend to their will, even knowing their true intentions.
No one knew where they got the confidence from.
Just a few months ago, she wouldn’t have questioned their demands. They’d frequently forced her to donate blood, and she’d always complied.
Skylar’s resentment wasn’t sudden, it had festered over time, fueled by repeated disappointments.
“Skylar, ask your colleague to leave. We need a serious discussion,” Jeffrey said gravely. “There are things. we need to talk about openly and honestly, for everyone’s benefit.”
Perhaps today, Jeffrey would finally understand. They needed to treat Skylar respectfully in a
conversation, not just issue commands.
But the old dynamic no longer held sway. Skylar didn’t seem to hold them in much affection, shattering their subconscious belief that she cared deeply.
This realization weighed heavily on Jeffrey, causing deep discomfort.
Peter, ever perceptive, grasped the situation. He spoke gently, “Dad’s right. We need a chance to talk properly. Mom was genuinely happy to see you today. She just wanted to see you. Last time, we had at fallout over caring for Mom, which was our mistake.
“We were wrong?” Samuel sputtered, disbelief etched on his face as he witnessed Jeffrey and Peter’s humble stance. In his mind, Skylar was the one in the wrong.
“Shut up, Samuel. Stay quiet for once,” Peter said with a frown, clearly viewing him as a hindrance.
Maisy bit her lip. The family’s dynamic had indeed shifted. They were now trying to appease Skylar. She’d known it all along.
“So, now you admit you were wrong, but you’re still trying to stop me from leaving? Are you playing a game? ‘Say one thing, mean another? Well played,” Skylar said with a sardonic smile, exposing their hypocrisy. Even their attempts at reconciliation felt insincere.
“It’s not a game, Skylar,” Jeffrey countered, furrowing his brow. “Can’t we just have a proper conversation? I’m your father, wouldn’t I want what’s best for you?” He wanted to explode but forced himself to remain NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.
calm. He had no other choice.