Chapter 893 A Lifetime of Mutual Torment
Eric worried about himself and his brothers. His mom had already sent his brothers abroad secretly, and now, they were distant memories.
âMom, if I leave now, what about Gale? Heâs got surgery this afternoon. He needs someone with him.â
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Paula patted his hand with a smile, trying to reassure him. âEric, of the four of you, youâre the most levelâheaded. Gale is too stubborn, Frank is too gullible, and Noah is far too impulsive. Youâre the only one suited for business. Donât worry, Iâll take care of your brother, and Iâll have Lena accompany you to handle things.
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âOur familyâs centuryâold legacy will rise again, stronger than
ever.
âOver the years, Iâve always kept a way out in business. As long as the four of you are willing to adapt, our family will find its footing again.â
Paulaâs smile was gentle. The sudden life changes had worn down her pride and stubbornness.
Eric felt a deep sense of guilt. Their stubbornness had caused the familyâs downfall, forcing him to grow up quickly. He
Chapter 893 A Lifetime of Mutual Torment understood so much more now, but it was too late to change. some things.
âIâm sorry, Mom. We were so immature before.â
Paula smiled, though her heart felt heavy. âItâs not too late to understand now.â
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Paula turned to look at the two people fighting fiercely and walked over with a smile. âOh my! Tracey, wasnât Amelie your precious daughterâinâlaw? Werenât you so fond of her? How could you bear to hit her now?â
At the sound of Paulaâs voice, everyone turned to look at her.
Paula didnât look anything like the defeated woman they had imagined. She still carried herself with grace and poise.
Tracey suddenly pulled Amelie aside, regret filling her eyes.
She regretted it deeply now. Back when Paula was her daughterâinâlaw, she used to get a monthly allowance of 10 thousand dollars. Now, she had nothing.
A profound resentment shone in her cloudy eyes.
Tracey shouted harshly, âPaula, this wretched woman isnât even human! She deserved to be hit!â
âPaula, what are you doing here?â Amelie looked disheveled and humiliated, and the last thing she wanted was to see Paula now.
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She had spent her entire life comparing herself to Paula, yet she was the one who had ended up in the most miserable state.
Paula smiled gracefully. âIâm here to tell you that all the money you used to raise your sonâit was my money, and I want it back. Iâve already recorded everything just now, so youâll return every cent you took.â
Amelie was speechless.
âPaula, youâre dreaming. That money wasnât yours! It was earned by Jeffâs company. What right do you have to ask for it back?â
âWhether or not I have the right, thatâs for me to decide. You, of all people, know how Jeffâs company came to be, donât you?â
Amelie was stunned!
Paulaâs lips curved into a gentle smile, full of elegance. âJeff, so this was why you forced me to divorce you? To raise someone. elseâs son?â
The mocking look in her eyes pierced Jeffâs heart.
âPaula, thereâs no need to mock me like this. I donât regret my choices,â Jeff said stubbornly, knowing full well there was no going back for them.
He had been foolish, unable to see through Amelieâs facade. If he could do it all over again, he would never make the same choice.
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Paulaâs smile remained calm. âItâs good you donât regret it. Fortunately, you made me sign that disownment agreement back then. But itâs fine. You may have lost a son, but you still have a daughter.â
Paulaâs gaze shifted pointedly to Queenie.
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Jeff felt a crushing pain in his chest, overwhelmed with regret. He couldnât catch his breath for a moment.
Amelie glared at Paula, her low laugh filled with bitterness. âPaula, you brought Tracey here, didnât you?â
Paula openly admitted it, her smile as radiant as the morning light, brimming with a sense of renewal.
âSuch a good show deserves an audience. Tracey has always been so proud of her grandson, but heâs not even her real grandson. She had to know, didnât she? Was it wrong to invite her?â
Paulaâs casual tone made Amelie feel like killing her.
âPaula, Iâll kill you!â
Amelie charged at Paula, wild with rage.
Jeff quickly stepped in front of Paula, blocking Amelie.
Amelie let out a furious laugh, her face twisted in anger. âJeff, youâre stopping me?â
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Jeff lowered his eyes and gave a cold smile. âAmelie, letâs just live like this, tormenting each other for the rest of our lives.â
Amelie froze for a moment. âNo! I want a divorce.â
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âImpossible. Iâll never divorce you,â Jeff said with a malicious. smile that sent a chill through Amelieâs heart.
That smile was all too familiar, and it filled Amelie with dread. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end.
If he could drug Paula, who had been good to him her entire life, what wouldnât he do to her after she had cheated on him?
âJeff, you ruined my youth. Are you planning to destroy the rest of my life too?â
Amelie screamed angrily. Her son had returned, and she was determined to secure a better future for him.
She had deceived Jeff for years.
If this truth hadnât been exposed, she could have endured it for her sonâs sake.
But with things blown up like this, why should she continue to endure it?
Jeff watched her panic and smiled. âAmelie, your youth was paid for by me. Everything you ate and used came from me. Did Mark give you as much as I did? Are you seriously telling me you two fools didnât spend a dime of my money?â
Chapter 893 A Lifetime of Mutual Torment Amelie was speechless.
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âJeff, for Queenieâs sake, I wonât divorce you, but youâre never to bring this up again.â
âMom, if you donât divorce him, are you planning to spend the rest of your life with a loser?â
A cocky voice came from behind.
Jeff looked up and saw Noah.
âWhen did you get back?â Jeff asked, looking at him in shock.
Noah had put on a bit of weight and wore an oversized suit, but his features were still decent. Smiling, he walked over and stood in front of Queenie. âQueenie, arenât you happy to see me back. home?â
Queenie gave a cold laugh. âWhatâs there to welcome? Youâre back; thatâs all.â
A wave of bitterness welled up in Queenieâs heart. Although he was her eldest brother, compared to her other four brothers, he had done nothing for her.
He only ever opened his mouth to ask for money. As for birthday or holiday gifts? He had never once bought her anything.
But Gale and her other brothers were different. Whatever she wanted, they would buy for her without a second thought, no
Chapter 893 A Lifetime of Mutual Torment matter the price.
This was Paulaâs first time meeting Noah. Looking at him, he didnât resemble Mark. Whose son was he?
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Eric glanced at Jeff and mocked him. âSo, Mr. Marsh, this is the amazing son youâve been raising abroad? I thought heâd be someone extraordinary, but now I see heâs just a nobody.â
Hearing Ericâs voice, Jeff became emotional. âEric, I donât consider him my son. My only children are you and your siblings.â
Eric laughed mockingly. âDonât kid yourself. You already forced the five of us to sign a disownment agreement.â
Jeffâs pupils constricted sharply. At that moment, he realized the one who had lost everything was him.
Supporting his mother, Eric said, âMom, letâs go. Itâs almost time for the doctorâs appointment.â
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