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Angela, with a lazy tone, remarked, “I missed that,” her eyes indifferent, fixed on James, whose chest swelled with anger, fists clenched. His expression hardened–a striking contrast. Amidst the flood of words, a hint of regret lingered.
Impulsive words spilled out, but now, James had other matters to discuss. Did Angela know who pressured Joseph? He needed answers. He sighed heavily, pondering, sinking into his chair. “Angela, I acted impulsively earlier. Let’s talk.”
Angela eyed him suspiciously but took a seat, awaiting his next words. James, somewhat relieved, changed his tone. “If you truly don’t know who’s targeting Joseph, it’s fine. I’ll investigate. But you still need to meet Zacharias.”
His tone softened, conveying helplessness and care, like an older sibling. Believing Angela wouldn’t assist with Joseph, James focused on Zacharias, hoping for reciprocity.
Angela should have reciprocated and helped Zacharias if he had already expressed this much. This way, he wouldn’t have to worry about Zacharias‘ well–being.
Angela found James‘ words amusing. Seeing through the insincerity on his face, she casually inquired, “Joseph? Zacharias? Why have I never heard of them?”
Did he expect her to continue treating Zacharia Kins for free and endure the criticisms from the Kins Family? Dream on!
The Kins Family had long ceased to acknowledge her, but she had been blinded by the obstacles before her. Now that she saw clearly, she no longer cared about the blood ties James brought up.
She had heard about the commotion at the hospital, where Scarlet demanded that she donate a kidney to Fanny. She wasn’t about to repeat the mistakes of her past life.
“What do you mean, Angela?” James‘ face twisted in anger as he pointed a finger at Angela. Though separated by a table, James couldn’t physically reach Angela. Still, the two individuals standing behind her subtly moved a step forward in response to his actions, ready to intervene at any moment.
Tension hung in the air, and James noticed the threat from the two individuals. After hesitating for a moment, he retracted his finger. Angela paid no heed to his actions and kindly responded to his question.
“I’m telling you, I have no brothers.” James‘ expression darkened, thinking Angela was upset about the recent conflict between her, Joseph, and Zacharias in Northland. Through gritted teeth, he coldly stated, “What about me? I am your brother, too.”
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What are you talking about? Who are you?” Angela looked at James with a puzzled expression. Under James‘ gaze, Angela regained her composure and gently drew a line, saying, “Don’t try to flatter yourself. I’ve said it before–I don’t have brothers.”
She had conveyed the same message to Joseph as well. However, Joseph was already on his way to the police station, so Angela couldn’t see his expression when he heard those words.
But now, saying this in front of James, she could see his expression. Initially, there was confusion and puzzlement in his eyes, then his facial muscles twitched with emotion, appearing both angry and rigid. But soon, he seemed to realize something. His gaze darkened, and he pursed his lips.
James maintained his silence. Across from him, Angela observed him silently, her head tilted to the side. As a minute passed, Angela grew impatient, feeling she had spent enough time today entertaining and mocking the Kins Family.
Just as Angela was on the verge of getting up to leave, James suddenly clenched his fist and inquired, “Are you upset that we didn’t kick Fanny out?” Perplexed by his sudden mention of Fanny, Angela responded, “What?” But she clarified, “No.”
Her current demeanor wasn’t solely due to one incident but stemmed from a culmination of past events. Suddenly, everything became clear to her. Throughout her lives, the Kins Family had never regarded her as one of their own.
past and
present
In her previous life, she had yearned desperately for acceptance and love from the family, but fate had been unkind. In this new life, Angela’s sole desire post–rebirth was to maintain her distance.
She only intended to pursue them if they sought her out first. Despite harboring resentment, their connection remained unbreakable, bound by their shared bloodline. Despite consistent exclusion by the Kins Family, Angela’s time in Riverdon revealed more than mere alienation; she faced outright contempt.
Their dynamic was far from familial; it was adversarial. James found solace in Angela’s denial, as long as it wasn’t because they hadn’t expelled Fanny.
He always cherished Fanny’s flaws and couldn’t mistreat her, even if he required Angela’s aid. Despite his relief, James remained puzzled and frustrated.
“If not because of Fanny, then why?” he prodded. Angela’s impatience became palpable.
“You have many inquiries,” she retorted, unfazed by James‘ evident frustration. Struggling to contain his irritation at her dismissive tone, James asserted, “Angela, you bear the Kins surname. The family requires assistance, and your contribution is essential!”
Even after their direct conversation, he hadn’t anticipated Angela’s continued disrespect. Her assertion that she had no brothers left James questioning if she considered them dead or
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simply didn’t care about the Kins Family.
What further Infuriated him was her insinuation that he had myriad issues. To him, it was akin to being told he spoke nonsense. Regrettably, James found himself unable to confront Angela at that moment.
Despite his inner turmoil, he suppressed his anger again, raising his voice to emphasize, “Angela, you can’t simply stand by when our family is in trouble!”
Undeterred, Angela asked, “Why should I trouble myself with the Kins Family’s problems? Not actively opposing them is already showing mercy.” James, consumed by fury, slammed his hand on the table in frustration. His anger threatened to engulf him.
In response to James‘ outburst, Angela met his gaze with icy indifference. Feeling Angela’s staring at him, James rose from his seat, prepared to confront her head–on. However, Oliver firmly grasped his arm before he could act, restraining him.
With Oliver’s ‘grip tightening, James grimaced in pain, unable to pursue further confrontation. “Ouch!”
