Chapter 64
“How can you talk like that low could my son be as you say? Are you even has reacher, hudmouthing your own student She almost died out there. who knew she was alive? She ran off and got involved with some shady characters, and nene she has the nerve to blame my son,” Austin’s mom retorted angrily, clearly protective of her son
Audio frowned tugging at his mom. “Mom just say less, please?
Alter saying that, Austin looked at Emily, “Ms. Johnson, I’m not sure what you’ve heard, but things aren’t how you say. You should know my character by now, I’m not that kind of person at all”
Ms. Johnson Chuckled colly “Oh. 1 kom your harder all too well
Austin feh embarrassed, staring nervoudy at the nonus, a bit angry. “Alight, everyone get back to preir station
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Austin turned back to Courtney, “Courtney, what did you tell Mc Johnson to make ber munderstand mei
“There’s no need to blame Courney. She can’t talk right now, she didn’t say anything. Mr. Anderson told me everything” Emily explained for Courtney.
Austin let out a sigh of rehef, feeling guilty as he looked at Courtney. “Tim sorry, Courtney.”
Courtney ignored Austin, feeling completely numb from disappointment.
“Ms. Johnson, Mr. Anderson and Courtney have been missing for five years. They’re not aware of the current situation, and I don’t mind being misunderstood 1 admit it was my fault, but I truly didn’t know Courtney was alive,” Austin promised Emily.
Emily waved her hand dismissively. “Your explanations mean nothing to me. It’s Courtney who’s your wife.”
Your advisor is really strange, coming over here and siding with Courtney. She even claimed to be her aunt! As far as I know. County’s aunt went missing when Courtney was just a kid, and nobody knows if she’s still alive. Austin’s mom looked at Emily suspiciously.
She cared more about benefits than Austin did. She was worried that Emily was here to share Courtney’s parents‘ inheritance with Austin.
I may not be Courney’s aurn, but that doesn’t mean her aunt is gone.” Emily said seriously “Courtney’s mom and I grew up as neighbors in the same community, like sisters. Her greatest regret was not finding her own sister. To full her wish, I will do everything I can to find Courtney only living relative”
Courtney’s eyes filled with tears as the looked at Emily eagerly
She thought. ‘Could my aunt really be alive? If my aunt is alive, then
then I’m not alone anymore..
That means there should be a part of the inheritance for Mom and Grandpa for her. Austin thinks he can just take it all? No way!
Austin was clearly flustered and spoke without thinking. “Ms, Johnson, my in–laws have searched for so many aunt must be gone by now”
y years and still haven’t found her. This
“In your eyes, if you can’t find her, she’s dead?” Emily snapped at Austin. “Courtney has only been missing for five years, and you’ve already decided she’s gone. As a man, you sure know what responsibility means”
Austin’s face turned even more adhen, left speechless by the scolding.
st chief physician!” Austin’s mom angrily defended him.
“Who do you think you are to talk to my son like
r that? My son is the youngest
“They
youngest chief physician? Emily sneered, looking at Austin. “You’ve spent years focusing on business. You should have studied finance back
Austin clenched his fists and lowered his head. “Sorry for disappointing you, Ms. Johnson”
“Why apologize to her? She’s just a vice president, while Vera’s dad is the president… Austin’s mom continued to unconditionally shield her son. Feeling embarrassed, Austin pulled his mom aside. “Mom, please, enough. I brought you here to take care of Courtney, not to say those things.”
Austin’s mon buffed and reluctantly gave Courtney a glance.
Tdon’t need her care, Courtney typed
“As if I want to take care of you! Women like you are nothing compared to Vera. Just drop the charges and let vera come home. If you make my granddaughter cry, I won’t forgive you” With that, Austin’s mom turned and walked away:
Austin was caught in a dilemma, trying to pacify his mom while also worried about Courtney’s feelings. After a momem of hesitation, he ran out to
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catch up with his mom.
Emily sighed and looked at Courtney. “Get a divorce.
Courtney nodded. “Once I get back what’s mine, I’ll divorce him.”
She didn’t want to stay in this marriage for another day.
Austin had just managed to coax his mom into the Office of the Chief Physician, when he saw Marilyn.
Marilyn looked upset. “How are things going with Vera? My dad’s in the hospital with serious injuries, and Vera’s been arrested. My family’s in chaos, and I can hardly handle it myself. Vera’s relying on you.”
“Remember, Courtney has nothing–no family, no friends, no connections. She’s easy to control?” Marilyn said again.
“Mr. Anderson sent Ms. Johnson to look after Courtney: he’s clearly telling us that Courtney has support, Austin said angrily.
to find family for
“That vice president even mentioned that Courtney has an aunt who went missing when she was young. They’re obviously trying to Courtney Austin’s mom added, just as frustrated.
They were all worried that Courtney might suddenly have family supporting her.
“Hmph, after being lost all these years, what powerful connections could she possibly have? I refuse to believe her aunt married into a wealthy family to become some sort of influential figure. Not many in the upper–class circles can overpower the Lewis family, and besides, her aunt isn’t that lucky. What difference does it make if they find her? Marilyn dismissed the thought.
