Chapter 1077: Chapter 1080

“Shut up!” Darryl’s mother, Anabella, scolded him harshly, embarrassed by his disrespectful words.

The formidable Foster family held a more prominent standing than the Cullen family, and Darryl’s tone implied condescension toward Raegan and Janey.

Anabella shot an annoyed look at Darryl.

If they weren’t in Raegan’s presence, Anabella might have considered giving this troublemaker a piece of her mind.

Touching the tip of his nose, Darryl gazed at Raegan, sensing an air of deliberate haughtiness surrounding her.

Sending the bank card was Darryl’s way of seeking Raegan’s forgiveness for his impoliteness from yesterday.

However, Raegan didn’t accept it, leaving Darryl to wonder if she was still harboring anger toward him.

Darryl’s willingness to make amends stemmed more from Raegan’s striking looks than genuine remorse.

“Raegan, I’m here to apologize on Darryl’s behalf.

Please don’t be angry with Darryl,” Anabella pleaded.

She heard that Raegan had left without having dinner the previous night, much to her regret.

Since Anabella was an elder, Raegan didn’t make things difficult for her.

She graciously replied, “It’s okay, Anabella.

”

Just as Anabella was about to speak, Darryl interjected, “Now that the misunderstanding is cleared, let’s try to get along with each other.

”

Raegan frowned, clearly perplexed by Darryl’s words.

“I don’t think that’s necessary.

We’re not cut from the same cloth,” she retorted.

“How dare you!” This marked the first time Darryl had extended an olive branch to a woman, but Raegan bluntly rejected him.

Anabella found herself irked by Darryl’s interference.

Although the rumors portrayed Darryl as a playboy, as his mother, Anabella knew he had never brought a woman home or taken such an initiative in her presence.

This time, however, Anabella sensed a difference.

When Darryl returned home the previous night, he neither confirmed nor denied having any romantic interest in Raegan.

“You think I’m not worthy of you? How dare you!” Upon reflection, Darryl hesitated with his words.

Raegan could sense that he intended to remind her of her widowhood.

Adding fuel to the fire, Darryl had suggested that no other man would be interested in Raegan as long as she had Janey with her.

Truth be told, Raegan was fully capable of raising Janey on her own.

Had it not been for Janey’s envy of children from intact families, Raegan wouldn’t have considered finding Janey a stepfather.

The Cullen family and the Foster family had a _ long-standing relationship.

To avoid any strain on their relationship, Raegan chose not to disclose the details of the previous night.

Instead, she simply said that Darryl and she were not a good match.

Now, there was no need for her to cover up for him.

She believed him to be nothing more than a callous jerk.

Raegan retrieved her phone and played a recorded conversation for Anabella.

As the content unfolded, Anabella’s expression darkened.

She offered sincere apologies to Raegan and Janey before grabbing Darryl by the ear and dragging him out of the villa.

Although Darryl had earned a playboy reputation, he dared not challenge his mother’s wrath.

He endured Anabella’s scolding until they sat together in the car.

This day marked a humiliating experience for Darryl, leaving him seething with resentment.

Through gritted teeth, he vowed, “Just wait and see, Raegan Foster!”

In the afternoon, Raegan reached out to Erick over the phone.

“Hey Erick, are you free today? I need your help to pick up Elin from the airport.

”

Surprised, Erick blurted out, “Why is she here?”

Raegan replied, slightly irritated, “What’s the matter with you? She is here to visit Annis.

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