FULL NOVELXO Chapter 701
Chapter 701
Chapter 701
Edwin remained as insufferable as ever. Pressing his fingers to his forehead, he groaned, “Mom, why do you always deny what I’ve done? Don’t you realize Joe doesn’t see me as his father? Do you even know why he came to me yesterday?”
Gloria, unwavering, retorted, “It doesn’t matter what he did yesterday. He was right. You’re the one who forced him into it!” Her defense of Joe was absolute.
Gloria had seen the toll the years had taken on . Skylar had become a vital source of comfort, someone to stand by him through every high and low. Now, that wretched man of a father, Edwin, was attempting to ruin Joe’s life. Joe was completely blameless.
Edwin’s frustration reached a boiling point. “Mom, aren’t you being a little too biased?”
“Yes, I’m biased. But let this be clear–none of you will lay a hand on Skye! If you do, Joe won’t let it slide, and even as my son, I won’t show mercy,” Gloria said, ending the call.
Every conversation with Edwin felt like a test for Gloria.
No wonder Viola had once told her she’d face painful choices in her later years. Every decision seemed to lead to hurt, no matter the direction.
Gloria had dismissed these concerns when she was younger. She even assured Viola she wasn’t afraid of making tough choices. But now…
Edgar watched the weariness settle over Gloria’s face. He sighed and said,‘ Mrs. Martin Senior, please don’t upset yourself. Your health is crucial. From what I see, this situation has only brought Mr. and Mrs. Martin closer.
“It’s a blessing in disguise. Mr. Edwin will think twice before acting like this again. The most important thing is for you to look after yourself, or else both Mr. and Mrs. Martin will worry.”
Gloria understood but remained seething “I get it, but…”
Despite deep breaths, her agitation persisted.
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Meanwhile, Edwin finally noticed his surroundings after the call.
The villa was in complete disarray. He had spent the night on the couch and Molly on the opposite one.
She’d woken up while he took the call and overheard Gloria’s threats. To Molly, Gloria seemed like the most unreasonable, baffling woman she had ever encountered.
Despite everything, Gloria cared more about Skylar than her own son.
Molly wondered if she could compare to Skylar as a daughter–in–law. After all these years, she herself still wasn’t acknowledged. She had fought to maintain her dignity in front of the Martin family.
“Did Glòria give you an earful?” Molly asked, feigning indifference.
Edwin’s face darkened further, and he tossed his phone aside. “She’s old and senile! Joe’s behavior is all her fault–she’s the one who spoiled him!”
Molly sighed and got up from the couch. Her face paled as she glanced around at the disarray from the night before. “I’ll call the maid to come clean the villa. Don’t worry too much or get angry. It’s bad for your health.”
Edwin waved her off. “Handle it. I wasn’t just comforting you last night. We’ll visit Uncle Ernest.”
Molly’s eyes lit up.
Natalie had called Skylar twice, but neither call was answered.