Chapter 185


    I quickly fished out my phone. It was a message from Gevena, and she had sent only a few words, [All


    smooth sailing! Capital verification reports have been exchanged. Awaiting response.]


    I quickly typed back, [OK. I''ve added a little something extra.]


    Gevena immediately replied with a question mark.


    I smirked, replying with a hint of amusement, [Just watch the show. We''ll talk more when I get back.]


    Gevena sent back a simple, [Okay.]


    With our tacit understanding, we ended the conversation. I held my phone, watching my two children


    interact with their grandfather. I wasforted.


    Moreover, today''s lesson was splendid. I was utterly impressed by Galen''s teaching skills. He didn''t


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    scold or reprimand; instead, he fostered an atmosphere of joy and harmony that not only produced


    excellent results but also stimted the kids'' enthusiasm and participation.


    Just like this moment, Monique who was impatient was now full of questions, constantly asking Galen


    questions that made himugh heartily at times, and she was listening attentively to others, and


    answering seriously when needed.


    For the first time, I noticed that Monique was quite eloquent and quick-witted. It was clear that she was


    smart. She would be good at learning if she was under proper guidance and able to hold her attention.


    In no time, they would indeed be unique in their own right. I wouldn''t need to worry about them


    being led astray by the Dawson family, which would be horrifying.


    It seemed that my n to keep the kids here was on track and was the right decision.


    I waspletely at ease. I had been worried that Monique''s temperament would stress my parents


    out. But now, that worry had disappeared.


    That night, after everyone was asleep, I quietly went to my mother''s room and told her that I might have


    to return to Goldenvale Town soon.


    She was taken aback and quickly asked, "Why? What happened that you need to leave so soon?"


    I quickly reassured her, "Don''t worry. It''s not about us. It''s about Jan''s mistress. Their child has gone


    missing, taken away without a trace."


    "Jan has a child with another woman?" my mother was shocked by this news, her anger ring,


    "That good-for-nothing scoundrel."


    I wanted tough. Even my mother, usually soposed and refined, was driven to curse. I quickly


    hushed her, pointing outside. She nodded and calmed herself down.


    I then exined in detail what had happened with Jan''s mistress, of course, downying the


    serious parts. My mother was angry, but she said, "We knew his bad behavior, but we never imagined


    he could be so terrible. My dear."


    She sighed, and was going to cry, and patted my hand and said, "You''ve had a tough ten years."


    "Mom, don''t be upset. To be honest, he was decent to me in the early years. Later, when I was ill and


    bedridden, I didn''t know anything, which was actually a blessing in disguise. It wasn''t that hard. I''m a


    strong person. Knowing how he treated me, I swore to get my revenge. I don''t love him anymore, and it


    doesn''t hurt."


    I gave a bitter smile and continued, "I chose to marry him. So, I have no regrets. But I need to correct


    this mistake. I want to send them all to hell and let them taste the torment of eternal damnation."


    "He is such a bastard! I thought, for the sake of our three children, we could spare him, so they


    wouldn''t grow up hating us. But now it seems they are all evils. Keeping them around would be a


    disgrace to our children." My mother was truly angry, as she seldom spoke so harshly.


    "Mom, speaking of the children, I''ve discussed with Dad. I n to leave Monique and Probert here with


    you." I broached the subject with my mother.