Chapter 697 Revenge


    When Renee An walked inside and saw Alistair, her lips curled up, "I''m here because I need to talk to


    you!"


    "Oh? Really? What is it about?" Alistair raised an eyebrow. After the previous episode, he could feel


    that Renee An was different.


    Renee An strode over and sat opposite Alistair. She looked at him and said, "I''m afraid what I am about


    to say will be difficult to swallow!"


    "Really?" Alistair raised his eyebrowszily. However, his gaze were examining Renee An''s expression


    like the most precise machine.


    "Yes!"


    "Let''s hear it!"


    At that time, Renee An took out a pen drive and put it on his desk, "I believe you will understand after


    you check this out!"


    When Alistair looked at the pen drive, he showed no emotion nor interest to take it. He simply looked at


    her and said, "What are you trying to say?"


    "You''ll understand as soon as you see this!"


    Alistair didn''t reply anymore. He simply took the pen drive and inserted into hisputer.


    "I believe it will give you a huge surprise!" Renee An reclined to her seatzily. She seemed to be


    conceited.


    The moment Alistair opened it, he saw a video inside. It was a recording of Ralphy''s ‘galiant'' act in the


    hotel. Renee An had recorded it.


    When Alistair saw that, the man had zero change in expression.


    His reaction waspletely beyond Renee An''s expectation.


    "Did you arrange all these?"


    "Yes. Although I was the one that made such a deliberate arrangement, everything inside is genuine!"


    Renee An said.


    "Then, what is your objective of showing me this?" Alistair looked at her and asked casually. As if he


    waspletely unbothered by what he saw.


    "Can''t you tell?"


    "It is just a normal reaction. What''s special about it?" Alistair said.


    Renee An frowned deeply, "Brother Alistair, are you pretending to be a fool? Or are you just one?"


    Alistair simply stared her in the eye. The man''s gaze was so deep as if it could swallow her up, "What


    are you trying to say?"


    "Didn''t you feel anything?"


    Alistair didn''t say anything and simply looked at her.


    "I don''t believe you didn''t know Ralphy''s feeling towards Annabelle!"


    "Renee, I believe there are things that you shouldn''t speak so carelessly about!"


    "Do you think I am lying?" Renee An asked back. The woman was riled.


    "I didn''t think the two of them are like that!" The moment she thought about the rtionship between


    Ralphy and Annabelle, she was unable to keep her cool.


    "Renee, you better watch your words!" Alistair showed a hint of anger.


    At that time, Renee An looked at Alistair, "Brother Alistair, I am trying to tell you truth. Annabelle is just


    a liar…"


    "Renee An!!!" Alistair stood up furiously and red at her, "I won''t allow you to badmouth her like this!"


    "I am telling the truth!"


    "You better clear things up before you talk. Do not force Ralphy''s mistake on her!" Alistair raised his


    voice.


    The moment Renee An heard that, she was stunned and she stared shockingly at him, "What do you


    mean?"


    "Does that mean you have known about it long ago?"


    Alistair didn''t say anything but his flickering eyes gave him away.


    Renee An broke into aughter, "Are you telling me, both you and Annabelle knew about it. And I am


    the only one that didn''t know?"


    "Renee, it is important that you know Ralphy''s feeling are one-sided. Annabelle has nothing to do with


    that!" Alistair enunciated.


    "Really? Are you sure?" Renee An looked at him and sneered.


    "No one knows it better than me!"


    Renee An stared at him for a long time. She hadn''t expected this turn of event. In the end, she took her


    handbag and ran out his office.


    As Alistair looked at Renee An''s back view, his gorgeous face was gleaming in a thunder. His gaze was


    like the deepest abyss that was filled with darkness.


    After Renee An left Yun Rui, she stood by the street.


    As the woman looked at bustling crowd, she felt so lonely all of a sudden. She was helpless and didn''t


    know what to do.


    The woman didn''t have any real friend at all.


    Although she had a number of friends, it was all due to her background and identity. If she were to


    confide to them, it was probable that the moment she left, she would be theughing stock and gossip


    material.


    The woman just didn''t know what to do. She was lost and helpless, but there was none that she could


    depend on.


    As she looked at the busy street, she felt that she was the loneliest person in the world.


    At times, she was really envious of Annabelle, that she had so many real friends around her.


    Such as Dorie and Covi…


    She admitted that the moment she saw Annabelle, she was envious and she admired her. She


    wondered how any woman could be so perfect and charming. She just had such an attractive


    personality and temperament.


    However, after she found out what happened, she just couldn''t ept it!


    After wandering around for a long time, she came across a bar. The woman couldn''t remember thest


    time she stepped in a bar.


    She stood watching outside the door for a long time. In the end, she decided to walk inside…


    The bar had dimmed lights and deafening loud music. Renee An sat by the bar counter and drank


    ss after ss.


    She was feeling a strong bitterness and resentment inside her.


    The more she thought about what happened, the more she felt disgusted.


    All the time she spent with Ralphy and everything she told Annabelle.


    She was just like a clown, trying everything she could to win the favor of Ralphy. She even humbled


    herself to seek Annabelle''s advice. But the truth turned out to be such a horrid!


    Why can''t it be anyone else? Why must it be Annabelle?!!?


    As she thought about that, the woman continued to drink and her eyes welled up in tears.


    A lot of men wanted to try their luck with her. But when they saw that she was crying, they felt that it


    was a kill joy and they decided to leave her alone.


    When it was gettingte, Renee An went home.


    The woman had never gone home sote before and her phone was off. Teneria and Waynie was


    worried sick and they sent someone to look for her.


    "Renee had nevere home sote. Do you think anything happened?" Waynie asked. The mother


    was walking back and forth in the living room and she was anxious.


    Teneria sat in the living room and didn''t say anything.


    Ralphy was home as well. He had a grim expression and he didn''t know what to say.


    The parents were right. Renee An had married to the family for so long and she had never done


    anything that worries them. But now… Things had changed.


    Right after Waynie said that, they heard a sound by the doorstep. Renee An came home drunk.


    It was almost twelve o''clock in the midnight already.


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    "Renee?" The moment Waynie saw Renee An, she hurriedly walked towards her, "Why are youing


    home at this hour?" When the mother noticed a strong smell of alcohol, she asked, "Have you been


    drinking?"


    Renee An looked at Waynie and smiled, "Yeah, I went drinking!"


    "Why are youing home sote? You didn''t even answer your phone and we are so worried about


    you!" Waynie said.


    "Really?" She said as she chuckled, "Would anyone worry about me?"


    When Waynie heard her, she knew that something was wrong, "Ralphy,e and bring Renee


    upstairs to rest. She is drunk!"


    "Hohoho…" Renee An broke into a silentughter. The woman stood wobblingly and Waynie was


    holding her.


    When Ralphy walked over and wanted to help Renee An, the woman spoke coldly, "Do not touch me!"


    Ralphy was stunned and he frowned.


    Even the parents were surprised as well. Teneria looked at Renee An and Ralphy on the couch and the


    man was perturbed.


    It was rare to see Renee An getting so angry. To be more exact, they had never seen the woman


    showing any emotion at all. At that time, Renee An was staring at Ralphy and her gaze was determined


    and hateful.


    The woman leered at Ralphy and walked upstairs herself. Although her steps were unsteady, she


    managed to go up herself.


    She was reluctant to speak another word!


    It would only make her hate herself further!


    After watching her leave, Waynie looked at Ralphy worriedly, "What happened? Did you guys quarrel?"


    "It''s nothing, mum. It''s quitete now and you guys should rest earlier. I will go up as well!" Ralphy


    "You need to treat your woman better. Just give her more attention!"


    Ralphy nodded and said nothing. He looked upstairs at Renee An''s back and followed after her.


    As Waynie saw what happened, she sighed.


    She thought the family would always be happy and peaceful together. But she was wrong. They would


    quarrel as well.


    At that time, Teneria walked over and looked at her, "All right now, don''t worry so much. It is just normal


    for any couple to quarrel from time to time. Don''t worry so much!"


    "Renee isn''t an irrational person. Ralphy had always been busy and neglecting her, yet I''ve never seen


    her getting angry before. Something serious must have happened!"


    "Even if that is true, it has nothing to do with you. Don''t worry about it now. The kids had grown up, just


    let them handle their own life. It''s gettingte now, let''s rest earlier!" Teneria coaxed her. Men could


    always move on easily while woman are generally more sensitive. Waynie knew that something must


    have happened between them.


    Since Teneria said that, she nodded and followed him to the room.


    Upstairs.


    After Renee An got in the room, she was so drunk that she almost fell to the floor. When Ralphy saw


    that, he hurriedly grabbed her.


    The moment Renee An saw him, she was infuriated, "Let me go!" The woman pushed Ralphy away.


    Ralphy stood by the side and looked at her. His eyebrows were knitted closely.


    Renee An sat on the floor and looked at him coldly. The woman derided him, "What now? Do you feel


    guilty? Or are you pitying me?"


    "You are drunk!"


    Renee An sneered and stood up slowly. She walked wobblingly towards Ralphy and said, "Yes, I am


    drunk. So what?"


    "Ralphy, this is all because of you!" Renee An looked at him and screamed. She couldn''t hold back her


    tears anymore.


    When Ralphy saw that she was screaming, he frowned, "It is my fault that I had hidden it from you. But


    these are all in the past!"


    "In the past? What do you mean by in the past? Have you moved on? Have you let go or what?" Renee


    An looked at him and asked.


    "I have!" Ralphy said.


    Although he didn''t want to admit that, it was the truth that Annabelle had married Alistair and they had


    been together. The woman was even pregnant with his child. There was nothing he could change


    anymore. Ralphy had told himself over and over again that he has to give up!


    The man had been trying hard!


    He just hadn''t seeded yet. Or that he was halfway to the shore and Renee An found out about it.


    Just like a sprout that just got removed from the soil. It would just get roused and excited the moment it


    sees the sunlight again!


    When Renee An heard that, she sneered coldly, "Ralphy, then what about your ‘performance'' today?


    Are you telling me that is just for show?"


    "Don''t be so loud, dad and mom are already sleeping!" Ralphy said.


    "What now? Are you afraid that they might know? Ralphy, you dare to do it but you are afraid to let


    others know?"


    "Even if she isn''t your real sister, don''t you find that disgusting?" Renee An looked at him and yelled.


    Now that she thought about that, she felt repulsive.


    Ralphy had a grim expression, "You have known everything?"


    "Yes, I knew everything. I have known about it long ago!"


    "However, I was such a fool! Although I knew that the two of you aren''t tied by blood, I have never


    thought about that! Ralphy, I trusted you! How could you do something so disgusting? Why? Why!??!"


    She screamed as she struck him hard.


    Ralphy simply let her vent her anger and vex. All of a sudden, the man was curious and she gripped


    her hand, "When did you find out?"


    "Why? Can''t I know about it?" Renee An asked and she had a twisted expression.


    Ralphy frowned.


    Renee An pushed him away violently, "Ralphy, you have deceived me like this and I will never let you


    have an easy life as well!" Right that moment, she wiped her tears and showed a hateful and cruel


    expression.


    Ralphy looked at her and didn''t know what to say.


    "From today onwards, you will be sleeping in the study room and I will sleep here!" Renee An turned


    around and said.


    Ralphy stood behind and looked at her back view. He didn''t say anything and simply stared at her.


    "Get out, I don''t want to see you!" Renee An said coldly.


    Ralphy remained unmoved and Renee An fumed angrily, "Get out!!!"


    After that, the man reacted. He looked at her and turned around to leave.


    When the door was closed, Renee An broke into tears. She hid her face in the mattress. She didn''t


    want to cry but her tears just broke up uncontrobly!


    Why!?


    Why did that happen!?


    Why must it be her?!


    If that was anyone else, she could have the confidence and courage to face it. But that was Annabelle!!


    She couldn''t even muster the courage topare andpete with her!!!


    The humiliation of getting cheated and theplication of their rtionship made Renee An''s mind


    chaotic. The woman broke down and cried.


    She didn''t even take a shower and simply cried herself to sleep…


    Ralphy was sitting in his study room. The man didn''t even open hisputer and he was troubled as


    well…


    ……


    On the other side.


    Alistair was going home ording to his ‘curfew''.


    Annabelle was sitting on the rocking chair in the balcony. She was looking into the distance while


    Alistair joined her.


    The man hugged her from behind and kissed her neck, "What were you thinking?"


    When Annabelle heard the familiar footsteps and ustomed smell, she knew that her man hade


    home. She raised her head and looked at him, "You''re back!"


    Alistair nodded.


    "How was it? Are you tired?" Annabelle asked.


    Alistair nodded and walked over to sit next to her, "Quite tired~"


    "Both you and our son had been running in my mind all day. How can I not be?" He chuckled.


    When Annabelle heard that, she broke into a chuckle, "Mr. Mu, this pickup line is too outdated. Can''t


    youe up with something new and better!?"


    "New doesn''t mean better!"


    "So you''ve decided to do it perfunctorily for me~"


    "The gods know that I am serious with every word I said!" Alistair raised his hand to swear. After that,


    he moved closer and kissed Annabelle.


    The woman simply smiled.


    Alistair looked at her and smiled, "Annabelle, what should I do?"


    "What?"


    "Don''t they all said men that got married will begin to like other women? But I just can''t see or think of


    another woman at all. I could only think of you. I think I''vepletely and utterly fallen for you!" He said


    romantically.


    Annabelle looked at him and nodded seriously, "Mr. Mu, congrattions! That means you have


    undergone a metamorphosis!"


    "How so?"


    "A good man would know how to love their wife and be responsible for them. They would know what to


    prioritize and only those that was ipetent and irresponsible would get attracted by another


    woman!" Annabelle said.


    …..


    "ording to your logic, if I were to even look at another woman, that means I am useless and


    irresponsible?" Alistair looked at her and asked.


    "Bingo! You are right!"


    Alistair, "….."


    That woman stayed at home all day and did nothing, yet her skills in nattering improved…


    He moved closer and pinched her cheeks, "Don''t worry, I will love you and only you for the rest of my


    life!"


    After their marriage, Alistair had gotten more and more cheesy.


    The man did that because his affection towards his wife was just too strong. And also, it was a good


    spice in their rtionship.


    Annabelle smiled and held his hand, "Alistair, I wish to tell you something!"


    "What is it?" Alistair looked at her and asked.


    The woman pondered for a while and answered, "I wish to go back to thepany to work!"


    "Huh?" Alistair looked at her in puzzlement.


    "The reason I took a break was to stabilize my pregnancy. And since now everything is going well, I


    want to get back to work!"


    Alistair nodded, "I am agreeable. But grandma… Do you think you can get her approval?"


    The pregnant Annabelle was even more precious than the national treasure. The grandmother was just


    cosseting her to the max and Alistair did not think she would allow her to go back to work.


    "That…" Annabelle looked at him innocently, "I haven''t talked to her…"


    "Ok~ If you can convince grandma, consider it done!" Alistair answered.


    Annabelle pondered for a while and nodded.


    In the dining table.


    The grandmother looked at her and said, "You want to go back to thepany to work?!" Her eyes


    widened in the most shocking surprise.


    Annabelle nodded, "Yeah. I am just too free now. Moreover, my stomach isn''t showing. I feel like


    getting back to work!"


    "That is just burdening for your body. How can I agree? No way. Motion denied!" The grandmother


    rejected without any hesitation.


    Alistair, "……"


    Annabelle, "……"


    The two of them looked at each other and the man''s gaze was saying: See, I told you so! She would


    never agree!


    Annabelle looked at him in deride!


    "Grandma!" Annabelle purred.


    "It''s useless. This olddy will never approve!" The grandmother rejected.


    Annabelle, "……"


    "Grandma, don''t worry. Nothing will happen to me. If I even feel the slightest bit of difort, I will stop


    it right away. I will not joke with the child!" Annabelle said.


    Annabelle was a sensible woman. If she had made up her mind, that meant she had considered about


    it properly.


    The grandmother understood that as well and she respected that quality of hers.


    Before the grandmother said anything, Madam Mu asked, "Have you made up your mind?"


    Annabelle nodded. She was afraid that they wouldn''t agree to her and she hurriedly added, "Since


    Alistair pampers me so much, I believe that he will not give me anything too burdening. Please rest


    assured. Most probably I will just go over there and do some easy task. Nothing will happen!"


    Annabelle convinced.


    That sounded eptable.


    "Since you have made up your mind, there is nothing we can say. However, make sure you don''t


    overexert yourself. Grandma will worry!" The grandmother breathed a sigh of relief. Although she was


    determined earlier, that was because she was worried about Annabelle. Now that she convinced her


    with sound arguments, she relented.


    Annabelle nodded right away and gave her word, "I promise!"


    "Sigh, you could have just rx at home but you want to work…" The grandmother continued to


    mumble as she was eating. After that, she raised her head and said, "But that is just like us Mu family. I


    still remember when I was pregnant with Alistair''s father, I did the same!"


    The grandmother had a good memory of the past.


    And the woman went on and on.


    Annabelle was listening to her and all of a sudden she felt fortunate. It was such a blessing to be able


    to marry into such a warm and loving family.


    No matter what kind of storm and unhappiness she faced in the outside world, this ce would always


    be her safe haven.