Chapter 31
Chapter 31
“Mom worked so hard to raise you through grade school, and now you’re hitting your own sister to defend the mistress who broke up her marriage? What a fine son you turned out to be p>
Autumn’s accusation struck Simon hard, and his anger instantly subsided by half.
Seeing the swelling on Autumn’s cheek, he felt a pang of guilt and wanted to step forward to comfort her.
Just then, Susan began crying and said, “Autumn, you can say anything to us, but how could you speak about your brother like that?
“You know he cares about you the most. What you said just now is like stabbing him straight in the heart p>
Simon, who had just raised his hand, lowered it again at Susan’s words, feeling increasingly frustrated.
Luna also chimed in to support Susan. “Sis, if you’re upset, take it out on me. Our brothers are innocent.
“Don’t push them away. You’re family–bound by blood p>
Autumn stared coldly at the mother and daughter’s little performance, then started clapping.
“Brilliant acting. Such a waste if you don’t join showbiz. If you ever step into the entertainment world, I’m sure you’ll win Best Actress. Don’t you think p>
Whatever trace of guilt had just begun to surface was completely wiped out by Autumn’s words.
Simon’s face turned grim as he said to Autumn, “Don’t push it too far p>
Hector stepped forward too, scoffing coldly.
“Is this your way of trying to get our attention? Competing with Luna for affection? Maybe take a good look at yourself first p>
Before Autumn could respond, Richard’s voice came from the doorway.
“What’s with all the shouting? This place is a disaster. Is that something to be proud of p>
Richard walked in holding a neatly wrapped gift bag.
When he saw Autumn, he clearly froze for a moment.
Then, spotting the slap mark on her face, his brows furrowed. “Autumn, who hit you p>
He thought the house was always peaceful until Autumn came back- that was when everything fell apart.
“I did,” Simon admitted without hesitation.
“Autumn has no respect for her elders and speaks with no filter. She’s completely ungrateful p>
Hearing Simon’s words, Autumn curled her lips.
At that moment, she felt as if she were holding a block of ice–cold to the bone.
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Richard let out a sigh and said helplessly, “Autumn, can’t you stop stirring up trouble every time you come back? Everyone’s busy. It’s rare for us to gather like this.
“Every time you return, it turns into chaos. No one’s happy, and you gain nothing from it. What’s the point, really p>
Autumn swept a cold glance across the room, a frosty smile tugging at her lips.
“Didn’t you all say I was uncultured? Fine. I am. What can you do about it?
“Don’t forget, I’m just the daughter your family cast aside. If not for Grandma, I wouldn’t even step foot back in
this house.
“So, save the fake concern. No need to antagonize me. We’ve had nothing to do with each other for a long time, haven’t we p>
“Autumn p>
Richard couldn’t hold back and raised his voice. “Is this how your mother raised you? So rude and disrespectful?
The mention of her mother lit a fire in Autumn’s otherwise unreadable gaze.
For the first time, her fury surged uncontrollably.
“You have no right to bring up my mom p>
Her voice rose sharply, cutting cold through the room. “The way I treat you all depends entirely on how you treat
“So, what, you all gang up to question me, then slap me because you’re still angry, and I’m supposed to kneel and thank you for it?
“This isn’t the 1950s. That whole ‘parents are always right and kids should just fall in line‘ mindset is completely outdated p>
They knew full well her mother was her one untouchable sore spot, yet they insisted on pushing it.
This time, they’d truly enraged her.
Richard’s face turned red with frustration, but he had no comeback.
Even he had to admit, Autumn wasn’t entirely wrong.
Luna suddenly noticed the ornate box in Autumn’s hand.
Her eyes shifted, and she asked, “Sis, why do you have something of Grandma’s p>
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