Oliver scoffed. "What nonsense are you spouting? If she was really after my money, she wouldn't have stayed with me for all these years without a proper title."

Melissa shook her head. "Fine. But one day, when you lose everything, let's see if she'll still be by your side."

Marisa immediately stepped forward. "Melissa, don't project your own thoughts onto everyone else. I will always stay by Oliver's side."

Melissa let out a sarcastic laugh. "Sure, he might never lose his money in this lifetime, so you can keep playing this role forever..."

She then lowered her gaze and said, "Oliver, back when I married you, I didn't bring much money. But at that time, you were just an unrecognized son in the family, and I'd heard how rough your situation was at home. I could've chosen someone better, but I picked you because I genuinely loved you once. So, let's part ways peacefully."

After saying this, Melissa left with Jake, walking away without looking back.

Oliver watched them leave, his jaw clenched tightly.

In the end, he drove Marisa and Selena back home.

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The next morning, when Keira woke up and came downstairs, she saw Jake walking with old Mrs. Horton in the garden. Not far off, Selena and Marisa were standing there, their faces showing a mix of emotions as they watched them.

What surprised Keira the most was that Melissa was there, too. At that moment, Melissa was bowing respectfully to old Mrs. Horton, apologizing. "Mrs. Horton, I'm so sorry... I've done so many things in the past that made you angry…"

waved it off. "It's all in

apology. From now on, I won't come around anymore. I'll

"Alright."

Mrs. Horton continued

turned her gaze toward Keira and Lewis. She

stepped aside, feeling awkward. Melissa gave a bitter smile. "Lewis, Keira, I owe both of you an apology. I used to think that your existence took away what rightfully belonged to the main branch of the family. I always hoped that Mrs. Horton would give us some shares, thinking that was the only fair way. But now, I finally understand... all of that belongs to Mrs. Horton, and

in attitude was so drastic that

by something simple. Without makeup, Melissa looked older by at least five years, yet her overall demeanor had improved significantly. The bitterness she used to carry had faded, and she

sought Oliver's attention, believing that if she could get a portion of Mrs. Horton's shares, Oliver would

the end, she was

gave a slight nod in

his eyes and said, "There's no need

smiled faintly, then turned and walked toward the

were so defiant yesterday, but now you're here to see Grandma? What's the plan? Hoping she'll convince me

at him, Melissa replied, "I won't miss the appointment

that, she walked

expression darkened as he stormed inside to greet old Mrs. Horton before heading to

through? Melissa might not have treated me well, but she's always

frowned. "Marisa's loyal

glanced at Marisa, smiling faintly, but said

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