Ryan’s face showed no emotion. Just as he stepped forward, Liam quickly blocked his way with a forced smile. “Ryan, let’s talk this over calmly. After all, Zoe is your younger sister. There’s no need to get so worked up. I’ve watched both of you grow up. I remember how much you used to dote on her when you were kids…”

“This is our family matter. What right do you have to speak here as an outsider?” Ryan’s eyes instantly filled with frost, completely dismissing Liam.

Liam’s smile froze on his face.

“Ryan! This is your uncle you’re talking to! How can you speak to an elder like that?” Claire was both furious and embarrassed, her face flushed with anger.

Ryan ignored her, staring coldly at Zoe. “I have something to say to Zoe. Could you both please give us some space?”

Zoe trembled like a leaf in her mother’s arm.

Claire would not dare leave them alone together, so she sternly refused. “There are no outsiders here. Your uncle is not an outsider either. If you have something to say, say it. Or else, just don’t say anything at all!”

one neglecting their pride.

her head. “Zoe, you’re indeed clever, coming up with the idea to conspire with your dearest uncle, pretending to be sick and pitiful just to get back here. Well, your uncle is also willing to make sacrifices, even getting you poison that can cause cardiac arrest. Heh, how ruthless. But then again, you aren’t his biological child. If his

a few words, Ryan exposed their scheme.

then turned to Ryan. “Ryan, w-what

was little, you couldn’t elfoet even sleep when she was in pain or if she needed an injection or medicine. But our uncle here gave your daughter poison. Zoe is young and reckless. But what about him? Doesn’t he

her eyes

the brink of a breakdown, Claire stared at Liam with red eyes, trembling as she questioned, “Liam…

that’s absolutely

back. “I’ve always treated Zoe like my

had Zoe guarded like a prisoner in Inalia. Who could even get close to her? Even if I had the intention, I don’t have the reach to pull something like that

can. I know about all the heinous things you’ve done over the years. Why are you always hanging

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