I ignored the apology from Layne and his family because I thought that was the best way to handle it. As long as I ignored Layne, his wife would relax her guard. I did not want her money, and his wife would not hate me.
So I turned and left, no longer wanting to entagle with them.
Unexpectedly, Layne's wife suddenly cursed that I had seduced her husband and then found someone to help me retaliate. Her words were really unpleasant, that even Layne could not stop her.
I turned and looked at Layne. He looked at me with embarrassment. My heart softened. "I accept your apology, but I do not need money. It's not easy to make money. You should take it back."
Layne still refused to leave. He said, "Darcey, you'd better take the money, or... or we'll feel guilty."
"It's really unnecessary. Layne. Our past relationship was really complicated and I think your wife misunderstood. I won't take it to heart. You can go back."
I thought I was humble enough. Unexpectedly, his wife shouted again, "You don't have to pretend to be noble! If you hadn't gone to Gavin to ask for help, none of this would have happened and he wouldn't have threatened us!"
I knew this was thanks to Gavin, and was not surprised at all. I said, "Gavin is Gavin, and I am me. What he does has nothing to do with me. Also, I have nothing to do with him. If the trial goes on, you'd better think of your own problems first!"
After that, I turned to leave right away. I did not want to do anything with them anymore. I did not want to see Layne and his wife again.
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