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Chapter 1009
Vera’s face darkened as she said, “Joe has been avoiding me these past few days, and today he even
checked out and left.
“I’m not sure if he’s gone back to Jipsburg or just moved to another hotel, but I do know now that your promise that he would eventually see Skylar’s true colors and come to love me is a joke.”
Molly reassured her with patience. “Trust me, if Joe hasn’t seen you these past few days, there must be a reason for it. It’s possible Skylar is causing trouble or they had plans all along. Besides, it’s only been a few days abroad. Once you’re back in Jipsburg, things will work out as you wish.”
“Fine, I’ll give you one more chance. But if Joe hasn’t developed feelings for me by next month, my family won’t let you off easily,” Vera warned.
“Of course,” Molly said.
In Pearlhall Residence, Gloria looked at the visitors with a stern expression. She wasn’t in the mood for any apologies or excuses. She wondered if they thought coming to see her would make a difference after their mistakes.
“You coming to me now won’t help. I’m already nearing the end of my life, and my words don’t hold much weight anymore. Joe had always had his own mind. If he’s acting this way, it’s because you pushed him
too far.”
Ernest also had a grim look. For years, he had maintained a respectful demeanor toward Gloria, treating
her with deference.
Yet, after her rude behavior in the hospital, it was clear that he wasn’t receiving any respect in return. Now, facing her hostility again today only reinforced that perception.
He took a deep breath before continuing, “With everything that’s happened recently, it’s not something that can be explained in just a few words. It’s impossible to say that Joe is entirely blameless. He’s been incredibly harsh with family, showing no regard for kinship.
“He married an ordinary woman based on your advice, and now he’s been ruthless toward us. Isn’t that unreasonable? You’re the only person he respects. He listens to no one else. So, we need you to persuade
him.”
They came to plead for help but kept their airs of superiority.
They downplayed their own mistakes, shifting the blame onto Joe and Gloria, which seemed more absurd and dramatic than any soap opera.
Gloria’s face hardened as she sipped her lemon tea to calm her rising anger. “No one can persuade him at this point. Coming to me is futile. It seems you’re not here to seek help but to lay blame.”
The thought of Joe facing such hostile family members after she left filled her with sorrow.
“It’s rather disrespectful of you to say that, Gloria. We came here to have a serious discussion. After all, we share the same last name and are family.
“If family members have their disagreements, that’s one thing. But when it becomes a public scandal, with everyone knowing, it’s truly embarrassing,” Ernest said, his voice rising.
Ernest thought, “Did she really think Claudio couldn’t compare to Joe?”
This time, they came to see her just to reduce some trouble. Starting something was always the hardest
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Is the author going to finally portray Skylark as a brave woman who can argue and communicate like a normal person in this real world? Hoping so.......
I don't like this story portraying Skylark's personality as too weak, too naive, Can't even defend herself Like accepting every humiliation from Vera's schemes and injustice without saying anything or doing anything. I wonder who is the protagonist in this novel, Vera or Skylark....