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Chapter 158
Chapter 158
Chapter 158 Why Is It You
“Why is it you? Why did you come here?” demanded Herbert sternly.
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“I’m your sister and Mom’s biological daughter. Why shouldn’t I be here? It’s the weekend, so I came to visit Mom,” replied Melanie with a pretense of innocence.
She was extremely annoyed at Herbert.
Doesn’t he understand the importance of familial bonds? I’m his own sister, yet instead of treating me well, he’s treating me so poorly. What a display of bad manners!
With a cold expression, Herbert said, “You’re not welcome here today. In the future, call before you come. Don’t just show up at the door.”
With a loud thud, he promptly shut the door.
Today was a day for their family to reunite joyfully, so he didn’t want anyone to intrude, especially Melanie.
No matter how Melanie tried to disguise herself, he always had the feeling that she harbored ill intentions. She certainly wasn’t up to any good.
Melanie watched a
$ the door closed right before her. A scowl immediately appeared on her face.
She had rushed over on the weekend, hoping for a chance to see Xavier and deepen their bond. She even smelled the tantalizing aroma of food just a while ago.
Out of the corner of her eye, she had noticed the dining table was filled with a feast. It appeared as though the living room was filled with quite a number of items.
This could mean that Xavier had returned.
Yet, Herbert harbored such a deep animosity towards her.
Darn it! Herbert is so unlikable.
Phyllis, who heard the commotion, walked over and asked Herbert, “Who was knocking at the door just now?”
She had just gone to change her clothes again.
She liked the outfits that Aurelia had bought her.
Herbert replied, “Someone knocked on the wrong door.”
Phyllis didn’t think much of it. “What do you think of this outfit? Your sister truly has an impeccable taste. Every piece of clothing seems perfect for me.”
It had been many years since Phyllis had truly taken the time to dress up she seemed to catch a glimpse of her younger self.
Gazing into the mirror,
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She couldn’t help but feel touched.
“This outfit is also quite good,” complimented Herbert.
After cooking two dishes, Aurelia brought them out from the kitchen.
Seeing Phyllis beaming so widely, she found herself smiling too.
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At that moment, Xavier and Charlie had also arrived. Their hands were full of things as they ascended the staircase.
As they climbed the stairs, they chatted about what happened to them recently.
In their careers, the two of them had made considerable progress, earning more than they ever had before. They were even discussing the possibility of buying a house together. The residential area was rather old. Climbing the stairs every day was becoming a hassle. It was manageable once or twice, but the daily grind was beginning to take a toll on their mother’s health.
They had the same idea.
“Xavier, what if I told you that I saw Aurelia having dinner with some unknown guy one day? Could he be her suitor?” Charlie suddenly thought of this incident.
Xavier was first taken aback, then he lowered his head to gaze at the stairs. He said, “Auri has grown up. Let her handle her own personal matters. Even when it comes to suitors, she’ll be able to make her own decisions. After all, she has matured through her experience with Curtis.”
Charlie was still somewhat uneasy. “If someone’s pursuing Auri, I need to understand what kind of person he really is. There aren’t many men you can trust these days. I can’t let Auri get hurt again.”
Upon hearing this, Xavier glanced at Charlie.
“Xavier, why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong?” Charlie was somewhat baffled.
Moreover, he felt strange, as if Xavier knew something he didn’t.
Xavier replied in a nonchalant tone, “Nothing. Let’s hurry up the stairs.”
“I saw Auri’s car earlier. She must have arrived by now.” Charlie decided to ask Aurelia about it during the meal.
Upon reaching the main door, they both frowned at the sight of Melanie standing at the
entrance.
“Why are you here?” asked Charlie, clearly annoyed.
Xavier’s expression turned grim.
Melanie hadn’t expected to run into Xavier and Charlie. She had just composed herself and was
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Seeing their indifference towards her, she cursed inwardly. Yet, on the surface, she maintained a radiant smile and said, “I came to visit Mom and both of you.”
Xavier was taken aback at how dramatically Melanie’s attitude had changed.
Charlie scoffed. “You must be harboring ulterior motives. You’re not welcome today. If you want to visit, come back another day.”
The family was supposed to have a joyous reunion. Melanie had nothing to do with that.
Melanie bit her lower lip, her eyes welling up with tears, “You’re my brothers. There’s nothing wrong with me wanting to see you. I know I made mistakes in the past, but now I’ve realized that I was wrong. I hope you can forgive me.”
“Xavier, I truly realize my mistake now. You guys are my real family,” Melanie sincerely said to Xavier.
Upon hearing that, Xavier felt an inexplicable sensation. Frowning, he responded, “Today isn’t a good day to host you. Perhaps you can visit another time.”
A single tear rolled down her cheek. “I understand that you don’t welcome me. Fine, I’ll leave right now.”
Just when she was just about to turn and leave, the door behind her abruptly swung open.
Phyllis stood at the door, surprised as she looked at Melanie. “Mel?”
When she heard Charlie and Xavier’s voices outside, she went to open the door.
“Mom, I… I came to see you,” said Melanie with a surge of joy. Just moments ago, she was thinking of calling Phyllis after Xavier and Charlie entered the house.
She would exaggerate her troubles and gain Phyllis‘ sympathy.
Perhaps, she could profit from that.
Phyllis was quite pleased to see Melanie.
However, Aurelia was also present that day. They had agreed to spend some quality time together as a family.
After all, none of the children were particularly fond of Melanie.
For a moment, Phyllis didn’t know how to respond to Melanie.
“Mom, are Xavier and Charlie here?” Aurelia’s voice rang out from the house.
Aurelia?
Melanie scoffed secretly. No wonder I’m not allowed in. So it turns out, Aurelia is there too. Perfect!
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Phyllis nodded in response.
When Aurelia heard that voice, the smile faded from her face.
It had been a long time since she had last heard Melanie address her in such a pretentious- sounding manner.
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Upon reaching the entrance, Aurelia first greeted Xavier and Charlie before looking at Melanie.
It had been some time since she last saw Melanie.
Melanie’s complexion looked average, but her exceptional makeup skills made her stand out. At first sight, she still looked beautiful.
“Aurelia, I’m so thrilled to see you at Mom’s place!” exclaimed Melanie with great surprise.
Upon seeing Melanie’s pretentious demeanor, Herbert, who had followed Aurelia to the door, let out a cold snort.
“You’re putting on an act. It’s so fake.”
Melanie’s smile became strained. “I don’t care if you believe it or not. I know that there have been many misunderstandings in the past, but I am truly delighted.”
Now, the whole family was gathered at the door.
Phyllis felt somewhat helpless. Sighing secretly, she said, “Everyone, just come in first.”
It wouldn’t have been quite right to simply turn Melanie away at the door like that.
Xavier and Charlie exchanged glances before looking at Aurelia.
Their family could have gathered peacefully, but Melanie’s arrival disrupted everything.
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A few minutes later.
After everyone had settled down, apart from Phyllis, who maintained a relatively amiable. expression, Xavier’s, Charlie’s, and Herbert’s faces had darkened.
Aurelia, on the other hand, appeared utterly composed.
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Only Melanie seemed to be feeling wronged, her eyes were very red. Once everyone had settled down, she was the only one that remained on her feet.
She bowed deeply toward Aurelia. “I’m sorry, Aurelia, I was in the wrong before. When we were at the Leedon family, I didn’t treat you well. I thought you would take everything that belonged to me. I was so scared, truly afraid of losing everything. After all, I had been pampered since
I childhood, never having to experience hardship. So, when mom asked me to come back, I refused. This environment is unfamiliar to me. Aurelia, I was wrong. Can you forgive me?”
“Mom, Xavier, Charlie, Herbert, can you all forgive me?” She pleaded, “I promise I will change.”
Melanie adopted a very humble posture.
She was so pitifully endearing, it naturally made people feel a strong urge to comfort her.
Even pretentious b*tches had their own levels of mastery.
The level of skill Melanie demonstrated was impressive.
She was capable of adapting to circumstances.
Aurelia gripped her water glass tightly. Melanie’s tactics were unbeatable, proven time and again.
The aroma of the food permeated the living room, yet the silence was so profound it made one’s heart pound.
“Spill, what are you really up to? Do you honestly believe that a mere apology would suffice for what you’ve done to Auri?” Charlie saw through Melanie’s act.
He was an actor, he could clearly gauge whether her acting skills were up to par or not.
He had encountered many pretentious b*tches throughout his career.
In the entertainment industry, there were plenty who apologized publicly, but in reality, their actions were distasteful. Melanie’s acting seemed a bit too deliberate.
Did she take them as fools?
Xavier had seen the video of Melanie and Curtis together. At that time, she did not hesitate to join forces with the Leedon family to tarnish Aurelia’s reputation.
Just like Charlie, he believed that Melanie’s visit to their home harbored ulterior motives.
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