Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1040

For many years, Renee and her mother, relied on each other for survival, living a poor but simple and happy life. Their world was actually very small—so small that it only consisted of the two of them.

"If you don't want your mother to die, then listen to me!" Melvin viciously grabbed her chin. "Heh, help me gain control of the Thompsons, and your mother will be saved, understand?"

Renee nodded incessantly.

Despite feeling guilty about deceiving Nicholas and his wife, Melvin insisted that she continue acting. Therefore, she had to steel herself and continue with the charade.

"By the way, you've been getting close to Toph lately, right?"

"No..." Renee's voice choked. "I... I haven't given him a chance to touch me... Last time at the hospital, it was just a coincidence..."

"I don't think you dare reveal anything!" Melvin stared coldly at her, contemplating. "The Hamertons are not to be underestimated. They definitely have suspicions about you!"

"What should I do?"

"Toph might've already discovered something..." Melvin murmured, "In that case, you don't need to avoid him anymore. If he wants to contact you, let him. Leave the rest to me!"

Renee timidly nodded, leaning against the cable car window. Even her breathing was cautious.

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It had been several days, but Jesse's back was still uncomfortable.

At first, Melissa thought he was just being lazy, wanting her to serve him all the time, so she resorted to her "disciplinary measures".

Halfway through it and seeing Jesse completely defenseless and crying out in misery, she realized that the old man's back was truly unwell!

Melissa panicked, afraid of making it worse, and hurriedly wanted to take him to the hospital. It was at this moment that Zuko stepped forward.