Chapter 24

“Roselynn, what are you doing? It hurts!”

When Roselynn stepped out after changing, she was

shocked to discover that her brother had a band–aid

on his body and a bandage on his back. She couldn’t

help but impulsively reach out and give him a slap on

the shoulder.

Emmanuel was a living, breathing human being, and it

was only natural for him to cry out in anguish when he

was unexpectedly struck by sudden pain.

Alessandra had been engrossed in matters regarding

her daughter–in–law and paid no attention to her son.

Belatedly realizing he had been concealing his injuries,

she asked anxiously, “Manny, how did you get hurt?”

Not wanting his family to worry, Emmanuel lied, “Don’t

worry, Mom. I accidentally fell down, that’s all.”

“Fell down? This is a lie. You obviously got hurt. Did

someone hit you or throw something at you?”

Roselynn snapped. Her voice grew increasingly

agitated as she demanded, “Manny, be honest with

  1. me. Did your wife beat you? Is this domestic violence?”

nearly coughed out blood in

how

about my wife? This has nothing to do with her!”

bring himself to

had quite obviously kicked

aching

How did

was Alessandra’s only son, so

get to the bottom of things. She was

her son’s stubborn pride would prevent him.

confiding in her.

tried to take advantage of

I fought with them

hurt,Emmanuel explained.

fabricating the story as the

trouble on Mackenzie’s project.

the reason he had to fight

Good job, Manny! I love

of your wife!” Roselynn

him the thumbs–up.

in TV dramas

time, Roselynn. Let’s

want to hear his

instantly changed the topic

leave.

his arm and

Roselynn a good man

doesn’t have to be rich as long

integrity!”

knew her

why Roselynn was still

in her

blind dates for Emmanuel,

introduced a lot of men to Roselynn.

Roselynn was harsh in her

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