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Eleanor panicked and scolded, “You ungrateful child! I’m your mother! If you do this, people will criticise. you behind your back for the rest of your life. You’ll be cursed and condemned!”
William finally realised the <b>gravity </b>of the situation and quickly stepped forward to mediate. “Isabelle, your mother and sister were wrong, but calling the police and getting them <b>jailed </b>is too extreme. What your sister did was wrong, but it was just one math problem. She’s already facing consequences. We’re <b>family</b>; how can you involve the police?”
Isabelle looked at her father and said, “I used to think you <b>were </b><b>just </b><b>a </b>simple, kind man. But now, I see you can’t tell right from wrong.<b>”</b>
She pitied him.
William had lived his life at the bottom of society, constantly bullied by his wife and siblings.
Out of respect for the few times he had shown genuine care for the original owner, Isabelle wouldn’t make things too hard for him.
William’s heart sank, and he muttered, “Isabelle.”
“The money I used to fix the house and buy appliances is repayment for raising me,” Isabelle said, then turned to Eleanor. “After this, I owe you nothing
Eleanor wanted to protest.
Isabelle cut her off and threatened, “If you don’t want to end up in jail, keep your mouth shut.
Then, she told Ethan to pack his things.
“No! Ethan is my son, my life. No one is taking him away from me. If you try, I’ll die right here!”
Eleanor wailed and made a scene, refusing to let Isabelle take Ethan.
Isabelle frowned in annoyance.
<b>Just </b>then…
There was amotion at the door. A <b>man’s </b>voice called out, “Can I be of any assistance?”
George walked in with long strides.
He stood at <b>towering </b>heights, dressed impably in <b>a </b><b>suit</b>, and exuded an air <b>of </b>authority,
The neighbours, who had gathered to watch, quieted down and <b>stared </b>at <b>George</b>.
They specting that he must <b>be </b><b>a </b>high–<b>ranking </b>executive from some <b>big </b>corporation
<b>Eleanor </b><b>had </b><b>been </b><b>throwing </b>a tantrum. She suddenly <b>quieted </b><b>down </b><b>and </b>parted scrutinising Crarge
She <b>had </b><b>thought </b><b>that </b>Timothy, as <b>mayor</b>, was impressive with <b>his </b>authoritys aura. hat feeing Geor she instantly felt Timothy <b>was </b>nothing inparison<b>.</b>
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Sitting in the car, George had overheard themotion in the Jenkins‘ courtyard. He understood why Isabelle told him, ‘It would be better to feed the gifts to the dogs.
As he stood in the doorway, he felt no need to show excessive courtesy or decorum to such parents. Therefore, he didn’t even offer basic greetings.
When he looked at Eleanor, who had been spewing all <b>sorts </b>of nasty words earlier, George couldn’t help but wonder, How could such parents produce a daughter like Isabelle?N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.
Perhaps Isabelle was a gic anomaly,
Any family with a daughter as talented and capable as Isabelle would cherish her.
But her parents… especially her mother….
George turned to Dn and instructed, “Help Ms. Jenkins‘ brother pack his things.”
Ethan clenched his fists.
After a moment, he walked into his room without looking at his parents.
Eleanor had just been refusing to let Ethan go; she now remained silent.
She got up from the floor, tidied her clothes, and wiped away her tears and snot. Then, she took <b>a </b>few steps forward.
Forcing <b>a </b>smile, she said, “Isabelle, I was just upset earlier. You know how parents always think about their children. You’re my daughter, and so is La. I have to protect both of you, right?”
She spoke to Isabelle, but her eyes frequently darted to George.
<i>Is </i>this the wealthy ssmate <i>La </i>mentioned Isabelle had befriended?
<i>He </i>seemed too old for that.
Maybe someone else Isabelle had befriended?
Yes, that must be it.
This young man is <i>clearly </i>from a wealthy family, possibly the CEO <i>of </i><i>a </i>major <i>corporation </i>worth billions.
With La’s future ruined, Eleanor had to rely on her more capable daughter.
George even came to the house, indicating how much he cared for Isabelle: He must <b>have </b>spent <b>a </b><b>lot </b><b>of </b><b>money </b>on her.
Eleanor regretted her earlier behaviour.
<b>She </b>should have just apologised <b>to </b>Isabelle and said some kind <b>words</b>.
Eleanor’s sudden change <b>in </b>demeanour was obvious to everyone<b>.</b>
George frowned in disgust
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parents, he held back.
George felt sorry for Isabelle for having such a mother.
Eleanor continued. “I was just angry and said some harsh things. But no matter what, <b>a </b>mother would never harm her own child. Every parent loves their children. Don’t hold a grudge against me. Isabelle. If it had been La in your ce now, I would have protected you just the same.”
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