Grace gasped in shock, and Arthur looked equally stunned.
Before either of them could speak, Amber pressed on. "It's like this, Grace. My dad has been your free delivery man and laborer for twelve years. Sometimes he even pays out of pocket for your ingredients and other expenses, but let's forget all that. He did it because he genuinely wanted to build a family with you. However, it's clear you have no interest in that. Lucian and I are all grown up now, and people are starting to talk. While my dad is still relatively young and burden-free, I want him to start a fresh chapter in his life. You don't have a problem with that, right?"-
Before Grace could formulate a response, Arthur angrily scolded his daughter. "Amber, how can you talk to Grace like that? This is adult business. You're just a kid, so stay out of it and focus on your exams. I don't need you worrying about me."
"Dad, can you please wake up? If she actually wanted you, wouldn't you two be together by now? Stop using me and Lucian's age as an excuse. You know better than anyone—she's beautiful and runs her own business to support herself. She looks down on you. In her eyes, you're just free labor."
Amber wasn't exaggerating. In her past life, even after Amber and Lucian pooled their money to buy them a luxurious villa, Grace had explicitly stated, "Lucian, I know you're trying to be a good son, but I still won't live with Arthur. We're both getting older, and playing house isn't for us anymore. We'll just live separately, just like back in the alley."
Amber had genuinely believed Grace just valued her personal space, especially now that her social status had elevated. It wasn't until Amber came home late from a business dinner one night that she discovered the ugly truth.


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