Chapter 189

S21 19. Disturbing Barbara’s Peace

Barbara just sighed. She was too lazy to talk.

“We can’t stay still, Dear. We have to prepare a counterattack. Otherwise, they will become even more reckless.”

“Mom,” Barbara frowned, “can’t you just calm down? Just for one day, don’t worry about anything. I’m still recovering. I need peace.”

Melanie stared wide eyed. “How can I be calm, Darling? Those parasites are still eating away at your brother’s property. They are

taking away our rights! I can’t let it happen.”

Barbara closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She realized that she couldn’t possibly win in an argument with her mother.

“Whatever, Mom. Just think and do it yourself. Today, I want to rest.”

Barbara turned around and pulled back the blanket. Melanie was stunned by her daughter’s unusual behavior.

“Baby, are you okay? Does your head hurt? Did you hit something?”

“I want to sleep, Mom. If you go out, please turn off the lights.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief. However, she still fulfilled her daughte request. She came out with a dull face.

“Is Barbara upset with me?” Melanie started to grumble. “It’s all because of those parasites. They must have instigated Frank to poison Barbara.”

While walking, Melanie was thinking “How can I separate them? Their bond seems very strong. Is there perhaps a loophole that I can

exploit?”

Suddenly, Melanie’s eyes fell on a woman who had just come out of

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the library. Seeing her limping steps, a small curve formed on her lips.

“Good afternoon, Mrs. Martin.”

Susan gasped and looked back. “Oh, Mrs. Harper? You’re home? How is your daughter? Is she better?”

Melanie’s smile almost turned cynical. She thought Susan’s concern

was not real.

“Barbara is resting in her room. So, what are you doing here? Finished reading a book?”

Susan shook her head gently. “No. I just finished tidying up the books.

Melanie’s eyebrows arched upwards. “The books you just read?”

Susan smiled. “I used to work in the library. Since Kara asked me to retire, I’ve felt empty. So, I considered Frank’s library and the

greenhouse as my new workplace.”

Melanie’s mouth rounded. Her head nodded slightly. She had found, the loophole she was looking for. “So, you stopped working since you moved into this house?”

The curve of Susan’s lips suddenly froze. After breaking the stiff she laughed faintly. “Yes.”

“Wow!” Melanie chuckled. “You are very lucky. Your daughter is v caring, while your son-in-law is rich and reliable.”

Susan understood the tone. Satire. Her smile turned wry. “Yes, your son is very kind and understanding,” she replied simply.

Melanie snorted. “Did he also give you pocket money?”

Susan lifted her chin. Her gaze was now level with the noble-style

woman.

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“I am a simple person. I don’t like shopping. So, by relying on pension funds alone, I can support myself.”

“Is that so?” Melanie raised an eyebrow. Her hands were folded in front of her chest. “Then what about your two grandchildren? Can they also survive without my son’s wealth?”

Susan’s head immediately pushed back. Her brows furrowed. “What do you mean?”

Melanie waved her hand. “Nothing. Just wondering. If Frank and Kara weren’t married, what would happen to you guys out there?”

Susan sighed in disbelief. “Louis and Emily are Frank’s children, his own flesh and blood. Isn’t it natural that he supports them? That is a father’s responsibility.”

Melanie suddenly laughed again. “Why are you so offended? Come on…. I’m just wondering. Don’t you like reading? Your imagination should be high.”

Susan didn’t reply at all. Her expression remained the same. She realized that Melanie was deliberately provoking her emotions.

Suddenly, Melanie poked Susan’s arm. “By the way, where is yo room? I rarely see you upstairs.”

“My room is downstairs.”

Susan was no longer friendly. However, Melanie acted as if no had happened. She still pretended to be kind.

“Why? You know that the rooms upstairs are better, right? Barba was disappointed that she was placed downstairs.”

“I don’t need a spacious room. A neat and comfortable simple room is enough.”

“Is that so?” Melanie glanced at Susan’s knees.

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Susan was secretly anxious. She felt threatened if the woman found

out about her weakness.

“Then, may I visit your room? I’m curious how you arranged it.”

Susan’s brows furrowed again. Her feeling was bad. “My room is certainly not comparable to yours.”

“No problem. I just wanted to look around. Why? You couldn’t possibly think that I could steal something from your room, right?”

Susan sighed. She really wanted to refuse. However, she realized that Melanie was the mother of the house owner. Like it or not, she let

Melanie follow her.

As soon as the bedroom door opened, Melanie barged in. “What? You have a massage chair?” Her eyeballs almost popped out.

“It’s a gift from your son.” Susan’s tone was flat. However, it seemed. arrogant to Melanie’s ears.

“You’re very lucky, Mrs. Martin. Very lucky!”

Susan fell silent. When Melanie turned to face her, she took a step

back. Her gaze was too terrifying.

“Are you happy to get this kind of advantage?”

Susan’s eyebrows furrowed again. “Advantage?”

Melanie let out a quick sigh. She couldn’t hold back her annoyan any longer.

“Yeah, isn’t everything you have now the benefits from your son-in law? A nice house, a sophisticated massage chair, a comfortable bed. What else did Frank give you?”

Suddenly, Melanie’s index finger went up. “Oh, the library and the greenhouse too. Yes! That’s what Frank presented to you too.”

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“What exactly are you trying to say?” Susan was tired of facing her.

Melanie gritted her teeth. She was too embarrassed to admit that she was jealous.

“I’m just surprised. Why is Frank so kind to you guys even though you’re nothing? You didn’t give him a single penny of benefit. Love is blind, hmm?”

Susan took a deep breath, recharging her quickly evaporating

patience.

“Don’t you realize? We also provide benefits to him. Otherwise, how could he be willing to marry Kara and make us his family, despite the

fact that he is the twins’ biological father?”

Melanie’s sarcastic laugh faltered. She couldn’t believe Susan had just denied it. “Are you kidding me? What can you share if you’re still lacking?”

The corners of Susan’s lips rose slightly. “Something he couldn’t get from another family? Sincere love? Comfort? Warmth?”

While Melanie was frozen, Susan smiled sarcastically. “That’s more expensive and rare than material things. That’s why Fran loves Kara and the children, as well as his simple mother-in-law

We’re hard to find.”

Before Melanie could reply, Susan quickly continued, “But actu even if we talk about material gain, Kara and the twins are a good

investment.”

“Nonsense.”

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“I’m not making that up,” Susan said quickly. “Yeah, they didn’t have much money before Frank. But look at them now!” Susan’s hands

were up next to her head.

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“Once they were given capital, their assets skyrocketed. They have the ability to develop and bring benefits. After knowing about this, do you still call us lacking?”

Melanie clenched her hands into fists. The rumbling in her chest shook her shoulders. “After all, your daughter and grandchildren could be who they are today because of Frank. They would be nothing without my son. And you ….”

Melanie stepped forward, closing the distance between them so that the red streaks in her eyes were clearly visible.

“Don’t be proud of what you have now. You just relied on luck. It usually doesn’t last long.”

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