Chapter 35
Angeline intentionally recorded the conversation. After controlling her emotions, she calmly spoke.
“You’re truly shameless to say such things. My mom originally had a happy family, but you people abducted her to Emmerson Village. You didn’t give her clothes, fed her only once a day, chained her up in the cellar, and beat and scolded her because you were afraid she would run away.
“You had even broken her leg. Do you take this as treating her well? She was brought to your house at the age of 16 and started having children after that. You people would abandon the baby if she gave birth to a girl.”
After taking a deep breath, Angeline continued, “She gave birth to eight children in 11 years and died alongside the ninth child on the operating table. Is this what you mean by treating her well? Would you say the same if
you were treated this way?”
Infuriated by her words, Juliet reflexively attempted to crush her with the most vulgar words possible.
“Y–You filthy slut! As a woman, you’re going to a place full of men and staying in one room with them. You claim to be attending classes, but behind closed doors, it’s all prostitution and whoring around. All of you are dirty whores!”
Angeline raised her eyebrows slightly. Pretending to be angry, she raised her voice. “Oceanford College is a top
-tier college. It’s a sacred place that has nurtured countless talents for the country. Don’t use your filthy
thoughts to judge Oceanford College’s students!”
Hearing Angeline desperately defend herself, Juliet thought she had struck a nerve and continued attacking
her with the most offensive words.
“Bah! A top–tier college? Women from there are all sluts who have slept with countless men! Who knows if
they can even bear children in the future? And you call it a top–tier college?”
“Mom, give me the phone.” Benjamin’s aunt, Katie Emmerson, snatched the phone from Juliet, who was
speaking harshly.
As usual, she began to play the hero. “Jodie, don’t blame your grandma for getting angry. We’re family, after all.
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