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…"

simply waved it off. "It's

"But I still want to offer a sincere apology. From now on, I won't come around anymore. I'll let Jake spend more time

"Alright."

continued her walk with

Lewis. She walked up to them and

that your existence took away what rightfully belonged to the main branch of the family. I always hoped that Mrs. Horton

so drastic that Keira almost didn't recognize

by at least five years, yet her overall

past, Melissa had constantly sought Oliver's attention, believing that if she could get a portion of Mrs. Horton's

end, she was

slight nod

and said, "There's

turned and walked

briefly. Oliver frowned and sneered, "You were so defiant yesterday, but now you're here to see Grandma? What's the plan?

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

that, she

old Mrs.

Melissa might not have treated

frowned. "Marisa's loyal to me

Marisa, smiling

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