Chapter 222

S2 52. Let’s Live Separately

Barbara lowered Melanie’s hand from her shoulder. Her tears

thickened.

“What do you think of me? A daughter? But why don’t you love me unconditionally, like other mothers?”

Unexpectedly, Melanie burst out laughing. The corners of her lips. twitched disdainfully. “You believe other mothers love their children without expecting anything in return?”

While raising her eyebrows, Melanie slowly shook her head. “You’re wrong, Dear. Other parents just never say it. Everyone considers children an investment. We didn’t raise you for free. Of course you have to repay our services. Especially you….”

Melanie stroked Barbara’s cheek. “In your entire life, have I ever failed to grant your wishes? I’ve always complied with all your requests. Where else can you find a parent as good as me?”

Barbara’s breath started to rumble. Her hands clenched into fists gripping her dress.

“Is this the reason you always pamper me? So you can ask for

rewards and I don’t have a reason to be free?”

Melanie pursed her lips. “I actually don’t want to say it directly. Bu what can I do? You’ve started to be disobedient lately. I’ve had to encourage you to get back on the right track.”

“You’re the one who made me lost, Mom!” Barbara’s tears fell without touching her cheeks. “Don’t you realize? I am nothing more than a spoiled girl who can only ask and order. I don’t have any provisions to face life.”

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“No, Darling,” Melanie shook her head firmly. “You’re wrong. You have beauty and that alone is enough to keep you going.”

“But I don’t want to be like you.” Barbara stepped back and stamped her foot. Every curve on her face was now filled with despair. “If I marry a man who only loves beauty, one day, my life will also end sadly.”

Melanie’s expression hardened again. Her throat was dry. “You call

life sad?”

“Yes,” Barbara breathed through trembling lips. “Just think about it carefully! You’re lonely. You don’t know the true meaning of love and family. You don’t understand the true meaning of life.”

Barbara’s breath began to hitch. Her shoulders rose and fell faster.

“All this time, you live only for pleasure and luxury. Without you knowing, those were the two things that made you a laughingstock. People knew that it was all fake, Mom. They didn’t really respect you.”

Melanie sighed in disbelief. She felt hot. However, Barbara still continued to give her coals.

“Please be aware, Mom! It’s not too late for you to change. M endless.”

“Enough!” Melanie pointed her finger. “You have no right to lec me. You are still young. Your life experience is absolutely nothing compared to mine.”

“It’s not about experience, Mom, but awareness. Have you seen my account? There were more people who sincerely supported me when I started to change.”

Melanie’s five fingers stood up straight. Her eyes were closed beneath a rough furrow of her brows.

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“Don’t make me even more disappointed, Barbara. Your choice. yesterday was enough to break my heart. Don’t ruin my dreams with your messy thinking.”

Barbara sighed faintly. There was little sparkle left in her eyes, just like hope. “So you will stick to the plan? And you won’t approve of me living independently?”

Melanie looked at her daughter closely. “Follow my words and someday, you will realize that it is all true.”

Barbara took a deep breath. While nodding, she swallowed the

bitterness.

“Okay, if that’s your decision. Now I’m more confident in the choice I

made. I really have to go my own way, without you.”

Melanie startled. She didn’t expect Barbara to escape her intimidation. “You want to stay away from me?”

Barbara took out a folder from her bag. “Please sign this, Mom. After all the processes are complete, let’s live separately. I will reimburse all the costs that you have spent on me once I become success so you have nothing to lose by raising me.”

Melanie’s breath came roaring again. Shaking her head slow whispered, “I won’t sign that letter until you stop playing.”

“I’m not kidding, Mom. I’m serious about living independently and being myself. So, please.” Barbara pushed the folder closer. “Sign it. Only with this, you, Dad and I can be happy in our own way.”

Suddenly, Melanie brushed away the folder. Just like her uncontrolled emotions, the papers were scattered.

“No!” she exclaimed, ear-splitting. “Until you come back to live here and a month has passed, I won’t sign that paper. Period.”

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However, Barbara paid no attention. Instead, she picked up the papers and handed them to Melanie,

“We have violated the conditions, Mom. Forget about the assets.

Now, please sign this letter. Poor Dad if you suddenly change your mind. Dad is quite busy with his company.”

Feeling furious, Melanie grabbed the sheets of paper. Without thinking, she rolled them up and started hitting Barbara.

“You ungrateful child! I’ve sacrificed many things for you. But this is your reward for me?”

Meanwhile, Barbara was no longer focused on her mother’s words. She tried to dodge and parry the attacks. However, her arm was hit

instead.

“Stop it, Mom! It hurts!”

Witnessing that, the twins could no longer remain silent. They jumped from behind the pillar and ran to save Barbara. However, before they arrived, someone first snatched the paper stick from Melanie.

“Stop it, Madam. Don’t you feel sorry for your daughter?”

Barbara stopped covering her head. When she looked forwar

back blocked her view.

“Philip….” Her sobs began to escape. Her heart was broken kn that the person who saved her was a man she had just met, while person she had always loved was standing on the other side.

Meanwhile, Melanie’s eyes were getting hotter. The shaking of her shoulders became more noticeable. “You dare defy me?”

“Grandma really has to stop!” Louis exclaimed while looking at Melanie out of the corner of his eye. He now stood straight beside Philip. His hands were clenched into fists as if he was ready to fight if

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Melanie attacked again.

“Yes! Look at Auntie’s arms. Her skin is turning red.” Emily stood on tiptoe stroking Barbara’s hand. Her lips pursed in pity.

Instead of feeling guilty, Melanie widened her eyes. Her finger was pointed at Philip and the twins.

“You guys… how long are you going to pretend to care about my daughter, hmm? Are you happy that you put her in this way? Are you happy that she now dares to fight me?”

Right at that time, Frank entered the house. Not only was he with Kara, but also a man and his signature boxy bag.

“Good night, Everyone.”

Still with deeply furrowed brows, Melanie turned her head. As soon as she saw the figure of the guest, she gasped. Her eyebrows immediately arched high. Her mouth trembled but never made a

sound.

“Mr. Morris?” The twins blinked with round eyes.

Morris nodded and smiled. “Hello, Young Master and Young La Harper. Do you remember me?”

“Of course we do. We met a few months ago. How are you, Mr. Morris?” Louis approached the notary.

Morris greeted him with a look of admiration. “Good, how about you

“Overall good. But right now, we’re-

“Good evening, Mr. Morison.”

Melanie suddenly spread her arms and let out a laugh. Morris’ brows furrowed faintly as the woman took his hand and patted his arm.

“What is the purpose of your arrival today, Sir? Could the deadline be

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moved forward? Our trial period is over?” Melanie whispered at the

end.

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