Chapter 1104


    “It’s not like that! It’s not like that!”


    Witnessing She Murray being unjustly used, Lily vigorously shook her head, offering various


    exnations, “You’ve misunderstood. Brother Dustin isn’t a malevolent person. You can’t make


    baseless ims here!”


    “Sensible girl, you’re still young. Some wrongdoers conceal themselves so cunningly that it’s hard to


    discern. Only an astute eye like my father’s can spot the signs at once,” Caden stated solemnly.


    “Yes, She, Dustin clearly harbours ill intentions. Don’t let yourself be fooled by him,” everyone urged.


    “I don’t believe it… I don’t believe it! Brother Dustin would never harm anyone!”


    She Murray was so distressed that her eyes turned red, imploring Lily, “Mum, please say something!


    Brother Dustin saved me once, and now he’s cured Dad’s ailment. You’ve seen it all, Chase, you can


    vouch for it, can’t you?”


    “Brother Caden, could there be a misunderstanding?” Lily attempted to mediate.


    “Confused!”


    Caden furrowed his brow, “She may not see through, but do you think you can’t? Over these years,


    what sorts of people haven’t I encountered? To curry favour with us, to climb the socialdder, these


    lower-level individuals will stop at nothing. I’ve long grown ustomed to this kind of gratitude-seeking


    behaviour!”


    “But…”


    Lily was about to say something, but was brusquely cut off by Caden, “What? Do you think I’m


    mistaken in my judgment? Or do you not trust my word?”


    “That’s not what I meant.”


    Lily looked abashed and could only choose to stay silent.


    Although she felt Caden was a touch arbitrary, she wouldn’t cross her husband for an outsider like


    Dustin.


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    Not worth it.


    “Dad, Mum, why are you like this?” She Murray was a tad dissatisfied.


    Dustin clearly saved lives, yet in the end, he still had to bear this stigma.


    Isn’t this repaying kindness with resentment?


    “She, I know you have feelings for thatd Dustin, but don’t let infatuation cloud your judgement.”


    Caden cautioned with a stern expression, “Thatd is penniless,cks standing, and has no pedigree.


    He’s utterly unsuitable for you. The difference between you is like night and day, and you can never be


    together.”


    “Dad! What are you saying?” She Murray was both ashamed and indignant.


    “I’m saying it for your own good. Your future husband must be a formidable and aplished young


    man. If not, he must hail from a wealthy family. Ad like Dustin, with no shoes on his feet, is entirely


    unfit!” Caden dered, his disdain undisguised.


    What right does a vige doctor have to be his son-inw?


    It’s simply preposterous!


    “She, I think what my second uncle said holds merit. Dustin and us, we’re from different worlds. If


    you force him into our circle, it’ll only end in misery for both you and him,” Garrett spoke gravely.


    “Yes, She, please snap out of it. This Dustin chap only knows how to sweet-talk and will do anything


    to curry your favour. It’s really quite unnerving!” Vivian added, fanning the mes.


    “She, we’re all your kin and friends. We can’t bear to see you harmed. Listen to our counsel and


    keep your distance from Dustin in the future. It’s best to sever ties,” Chase Johnson advised.


    “Enough… please, enough!”


    She Murray covered her ears and shook her head vigorously, feeling thoroughly distressed.


    She refused to believe that Chase Dustin was a malefactor, and she was even less willing to ept the


    chasm in their standings.


    Didn’t she have the right to choose her friends?


    “She, while the words may be a tad harsh, they are nheless an unchangeable reality.”


    Lily advised gently, “It’s fine for you and Dustin to be casual friends, but don’t be too entangled. In


    this world, some people are destined for greatness, while others live like weeds. The difference in


    status is more than just a word—it can’t be easily bridged.”


    She thanked Dustin for his treatment, but that didn’t mean she’d endorse their rtionship.


    “Enough, please, enough… I won’t listen, I won’t listen… You’re all deceitful!”


    She Murray was so overwhelmed that she burst into tears on the spot and rushed out of the door.


    The opposition from her family and the admonitions from her friends were like daggers to her heart.


    Could it be that she was truly mistaken?


    Should she not care for Dustin?


    “She!”


    Seeing She Murray bolt out, Lily was about to follow, but was restrained by Caden, “Leave her be for


    now. Let her find sce on her own. One day, she’ll learn to mature and can’t be so headstrong


    anymore.”


    “I wonder if this kid wille to his senses,” Lily sighed softly.


    Love, in her view, was futile.


    She’d witnessed many affluentdies who risked everything for so-called love, only to end up battered


    and bruised.