Kent said, “Sheila, I’m truly sorry. I didn’t expect my mom to trouble you. I apologize again on her behalf. I’m really sorry.”Sheila said, “I can let this matter go today, but it must not happen again. Please explain things clearly to your mother.“Kent, drink less at bars in the future. Otherwise, when you get drunk, your mother will blame me again and come looking for trouble.”Kent’s face flushed deeply. After apologizing, he repeatedly promised it would never happen again.He did not dare continue the conversation and hastily hung up.As soon as the call ended, he walked out of the room.“Kent, you’re up? Are you feeling unwell? Hungry? Lunch is almost ready. I bought lots of groceries today and have already cooked. Since you didn’t go to the clinic, I asked Mary to go on your behalf. You can’t just close the clinic for the day.“Does your head hurt? I’ll make you some honey water. Mary told me it’ll help. Kent, Mary is so nice. She picked you up from the bar and took care

Talia said, “Just guide netizens to cyberbully them. I’m sure they will be afraid. They’re so rich, so they must care even more about their reputation.“People nowadays resent the rich. Once it’s exposed online, they’ll lose even more.”Though Talia was not educated, she knew how terrifying the internet could be and how even a small issue could trigger online attacks.However, her words and actions were completely unreasonable.Kent and Geraint stared at her as if they did not recognize her.Being stared at like that, Talia grew uneasy and said, “Kent, I know I was wrong. I just felt sorry for you, so I went to trouble Sheila in anger.“She made your life hard, so I wanted to make her life hard, too. You’re my priority. I have to protect my son.”Kent said, “Is your son the only human? Isn’t someone else’s daughter human, too? If Sheila really did wrong, then maybe it would make sense for you to scold her on my behalf.“But what did Sheila do wrong? She didn’t do anything. You’

Only then did Kent stop what he was doing and say to his mother, “After you apologize to Sheila, you and Dad will go home. If you need follow-ups in the future, I’ll take you to another hospital, and then we’ll go straight back.”He no longer dared to let his mother stay in the city, afraid she might cause more trouble.Talia said, “Kent, I’ve already agreed to apologize. Can’t you let us stay a few more days?“I promise I won’t trouble Sheila again. I know I was unreasonable today. I didn’t think much. I just wanted to vent your anger for you.”Kent said, “Mom! I wasn’t wronged, and it has nothing to do with Sheila. I’m not a child. I can handle my own affairs. I don’t need you to handle them for me.”If he let his mother handle things, his entire future would be ruined by her.Talia wiped her tears. “Kent, I know I was wrong. I really do. Don’t send us back yet, okay? Let us stay a few more days, then we’ll leave.”Kent was firm. “No. I’ll book the high-speed train tickets for

Kent emphasized his words. “Mom, I’ve said it already. Don’t interfere in my affairs. When I want to get married, I will. If I don’t, no amount of pressure from you will help.”He wanted his mother to understand that he was on the verge of breaking down.It was the first time he truly felt how annoying his mother was.No wonder many young people did not want to live with their parents after getting married. Parents tended to nag endlessly and could be unreasonable, expecting blind obedience just because they were elders.That was how conflicts arose.Talia wanted to say more, but was stopped by her husband.“Kent, come eat first. If you still feel unwell, get some more rest. Mary and the others are watching the clinic, so nothing will go wrong.”If there were patients Mary could not handle, she could say the doctor was not available. But they could still help dispense medicine.Kent said, “I won’t sleep. After eating, I’ll go buy some gifts, and when Sheila returns to work, I’l

Sheila said, “The moment you found out, you helped clarify things and protect my reputation. For that alone, I’m extremely grateful.”Alex smiled. “For me, it was just a few words. Don’t take it to heart, and don’t feel like you owe me anything.”After a pause, he added with a grin, “If you really feel indebted, treat me to a meal sometime.”Sheila smiled too. “Sure, when I have time, I’ll invite you to my home. I don’t earn as much as you, so I can’t afford fancy places like Wiltspoon Hotel.”Alex said, “I’m actually easy to please. It doesn’t have to be a five-star hotel. Even street food is fine for me.”“That won’t do. It’s not that I dislike them, but if the paparazzi catch us together, I’ll be thrown into the spotlight and be criticized harshly.”A man as outstanding and well-born as Alex surely had many admirers. He was a dream partner for countless girls.If the paparazzi caught them, she would indeed be dragged into a storm of criticism.Alex said, “If anyone tries to