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?”

Emmanuel nearly coughed out blood in exasperation.

how could

my wife? This has

himself to say that Mackenzie

since she had quite obviously kicked

was still aching as a

with me. How did

only

the bottom of

son’s stubborn pride would

from confiding in her.

to take

fought with

hurt,Emmanuel explained.

the story

stirring up

reason he had to

Good job, Manny! I love that

your wife!”

him the thumbs–up.

the male leads in TV dramas were

almost time, Roselynn.

want to hear

topic by urging Roselynn

leave.

arm and said,

to find Roselynn a

be rich as long as he’s a person

integrity!”

knew her

knew why Roselynn was still

despite being in

dates for Emmanuel, she

a lot of

was harsh in her

4/6

that none of them measured

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