Chapter 13 The Villains Complain

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“Is the job… related to the law?” Evelyn’s gaze fixated on Huston’s face, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Something stirred within Huston, causing his previously calm heart to flutter. At that moment, he didn’t want to reveal the answer so easily. “Do you want to know?”

Evelyn nodded eagerly, “Yes!”

“Then come sit here,” Huston patted his lap.

Evelyn froze at his suggestion, and she averted her gaze awkwardly. “Um… It’s okay if you don’t want to talk about it…”

A faint smile formed on Huston’s lips, ‘Very well, this is the reaction I wanted.’

look before

the completed resume and the video she had recorded the day before to

of work brought a glimmer of joy to her otherwise gloomy days. However, the bliss was short-lived as

came in.

at the caller ID Evelyn took a

surprise, Lucy Jones, her mother, sounded far from relaxed. Her voice held a stern tone as she asked, “Evelyn, where are you right now?

for several days. What’s

on her first, would have the audacity to complain to her mother. A chill ran down her spine.

years with Jerry, even if he didn’t truly love her, he

We will have things settled between us.”

grudges. How can you avoid going home? Even if Jerry wants to make peace with you, he can’t if you keep this

feel a sense of grievance.

You are married. If your husband’s family finds out, they will hold it against you.” Lucy tried her best

always put themselves in someone else’s shoes, but Jerry’s family saw their

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