Chapter 148
Chapter 146
Something clearly must have happened between Emma and Christopher. But I had already heard her
saying that it was a small matter, so it wasn''t a subject I should bother about. Besides, I really shouldn''t
let my curiosity get the best of me, especially since it involved Christopher.
I hid away my curiosity as Christopher continued resignedly, "You''re still young, so there are many
things you don''t understand. Perhaps it''s a small matter to you, but to me…"
I wasn''t sure what he would say after that, but it was probably a secret I shouldn''t be privy to. However,
before he could continue, Emma cut him off nonchntly, "Uncle, what do you still want from me? I''ve
already said countless times that it''s not a big deal. Why are you so obsessed about it?!"
His voice became silent abruptly. He had probably never heard anyone speak to him like this in his
thirty-one years of life, especially in such a cold tone while calling him an uncle.
After all, he was only in his thirties and still unmarried. However, if we consider Emma''s age, there
seems to be nothing wrong with her calling him uncle.
It looks like he hade to the same conclusion because he didn''t bother correcting her. Instead, he
only replied offhandedly, "Emma, please consider the proposal I spoke of before this."
She smiled sweetly, "Goodbye, Mr. Forger."
She hung up before he could react. Then, she leaned against the seat and sighed in frustration. "It was
just a small matter, yet he keeps bringing it up. Why is that man so annoying? To think I even
I chuckled and asked casually, "What is it that he keeps bothering you about?"
She shrugged, "It''s not anything worth talking about."
Since she was reluctant to tell me, I decided not to press on the matter. Instead, I eximed in
surprise, "I''ve known Christopher for many years. While we were not close, I''ve always had the
impression of him as a cold and distant man. Whatever the matter, it must''ve been important enough to
him to keep bringing it up."
She replied indifferently, "I''ve no idea what you adults are thinking about."
I smiled in response as I set up the navigation system to go to Bryxton.
It seems like Emma didn''t sleep well the day before because she was asleep most of the time during
the car ride. However, she woke up right as we arrived at the city, rubbing her eyes as she asked
groggily, "Renee, how long before we arrive at Bryxton?"
"We''ve arrived. I was just about to go to Felix''s Vi," I answered.
She asked curiously, "Have you lived there before?"
"Yeah, it''s the ce I grew up in."
Emma turned her head as she observed the gloomy skies above and said, "You can drop me off
somewhereter. I have a friend staying here, so I n to meet with them. You can pick me upter at
night."
I agreed before reminding her, "Make sure to be careful."
She nodded in response, and I dropped her off after we reached the inner parts of the city.
I watched her disappear in the crowd before I drove away and ordered a takeaway when I reached the
vi. After I ate, I decided to take a stroll in the gardens.
I could still remember ying in the gardens with Quinn when we were young.
But I could not recall what we were ying.
However, it was undeniable that the person who apanied me throughout childhood was Quinn and
Leon, who had always disliked the Felixs.
The older one gets, the more their childhood memories fade. I could barely recall the happy times I had
shared with her. Instead, all that came to my mind were her mistakes.
I will never forgive her for what she did, nor will I give her a shred of my pity.
However, there were still many questions left in my heart. If Quinn only had one kidney and our family
had no intentions of taking it, why did my parents adopt her from the orphanage?!
And to adopt her under Mr. Brennan''s name.
I had no idea why they did that. Unfortunately, we were pressed for time when we metst time, so I
didn''t have the opportunity to ask them, especially since a car ident urred when we were going
back.
It''s been a month since the incident urred, yet I still haven''t contacted them.
Maybe it was a cowardly act, but I didn''t dare to press that number on my phone.
I just couldn''t find it in me to contact the woman who gave birth to me and then abandoned me.
Why should I contact her?!
So that we could reenact a touching reunion?
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No, I refuse. My family has always been the Felixs.
As my thoughts wandered to my parents, who were currently in Montreal, I decided to contact my birth
mother as soon as possible.
I have to understand the truth behind the past and her true identity. This was necessary in order to
dispel the worries in my parents'' hearts, or they would never apany me to Eldham for a reunion.
Finally, I took out my phone to stare at the foreign contact. I was still hesitating when a familiar voice
reached my ears, "Renee, why didn''t you give me a call so I cane and pick you up when you
arrive?"
My body stiffened as I subconsciously took a few steps back from him. Then, I gave him a stern look as
I sneered, "Even if I don''t contact you, you''ll still find some ways to track me down, right?"
A look of surprise shed across as Nichs looked at me innocently. In an instant, I knew that the
man I was facing was the person I knew. So, I pursed my lips and asked, "Where is ''he''?"
By ''he'', I meant his alternate personality.
"He''s not here, for now."
I said vexedly, "Nichs, ''he''s'' causing trouble in my daily life."
The ''he'' I was talking about was Nichs himself. I knew my words were hurtful, but it was true that he
had caused many problems in my life. If he continued his actions, Kevin would never let him get away.
I inhaled deeply before continuing, "The reason you and Christopher nearly drowned was all part of
Kevin''s n. He''s from the Xenos Family and also my brother. He won''t let you get away if you do
anything to me. If your alter still persists with his behavior, you will be in a lot of trouble."
I was saying this out of consideration for myself but also for him. I didn''t want anything to happen to
him. However, his face turned cold as he questioned, "Do you think I will be afraid of the Xenos
Family?"
I''ve heard rumors that the family business he managed was running very smoothly. Nheless, all I
knew was that the Forgers'' technology advances were top-notch in the city. As for how top-notch it
was, I have absolutely no idea. After all, I''ve never seen how the Forgers operated their business.
It was exactly because I was unsure that I was worried for him. More importantly, I have no desire to
see the two families in conflict. If anything were to happen, I would be stuck in the middle.
"You know that''s not what I meant," I answered.
"Renee, I''ll try my best to control myself. You don''t have to be too fearful of him…"
He''ll try his best to control himself?!
Can he make sure that the incident yesterday wouldn''t happen again?
To me, he was just a dangerous person.
Being close to dangerous people and matters has never been human nature.
I cut him off mercilessly, "I hope you can disappear from my life. Unless your alternate personality can
be more stable, I hope I will never see you again."
Nichs had shamed me in the garage yesterday, and that incident even reached Kevin and Shawn''s
ears. While Shawn did not me me, the guilt still ate away inside my heart. All in all, I was the one
who let him down.
Truthfully, I didn''t want to be so heartless. But sometimes, there are rtionships we have to break ties
with, especially the toxic ones. Nothing good will happen if this keeps going on!
"Renee, do you really think I have to fawn all over you now?"
Oh no, he had switched personalities!!