NovelEnglishChapter 217 Haley saw stars from the blow and cursed, "You jerk, how dare you hit me- With another loud sound, Haley hadn't even reacted before she was slapped again.
<%-99% When she saw who was standing in front of her, her eyes widened in shock, and she clutched her struck cheek, stepping back repeatedly. "Sorry, Mrs. Warren, I didn't, didn't know it was you~* "You little brat, how dare you bully my daughter and daughter-in-law!" Nancy pointed directly at Haley's forehead. "Bow and apologize to my daughters right now, or else don't blme for being harsh with you!" Haley held her slapped face, enduring the pain as she looked around at the onlookers.
Ethan was having issues and she needed Alex's help. She couldn't afford to start a conflict with the old woman right now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSteeling herself, Haley went over to Ellie, and in front of everyone, clenched her teeth and bowed deeply in apology. Im sorry. I spoke without thinking. I'll be more careful next time." After Haley finished speaking, she quickly covered her face and rushed out of the store.
Nancy, feeling relieved, said, "Ellie, you and Diana continue shopping. I'll go upstairs with my girlfriends for a bit." Ellie watched as Nancy and her close friends went into the elevator to go upstairs. Then she pulled Diana into a quiet corner and said, "Ms. Grant, aboutand him...” "Hold it right there!" Diana interrupted Ellie's explanation, her sharp eyes fixating on Ellie.
She said, "I don't care about what Haley says. Besides, Alex and I are just in a nominal relationship. Once I humiliate him by cheating, I'll call off the engagement. You don't need to explain anything to me." Diana continued, “I don't mind if you end up with Mark or not, but I advise against getting involved with Alex.
"He's a terrible person, as stubborn as a mule. With your temperament, you can't manage him. That guy needs someone tough who will keep him in line with constant discipline." Ellie lost her words for a while.
"Let's go. I'll treat you to something to eat, and then we can drop off clothes for your brother." Diana carefreely dragged Ellie to the service desk to settle the bill.
***** Ellie and Diana left the restaurant at around eight o'clock.
Ellie stood at the restaurant entrance and held Diana's hand. "Ms. Grant, it's getting late and it's raining. I don't want to keep you any longer. Drive safely back home." "It's alright. Let's go. I'd rather get soaked than listen to my dad nag." Diana said, pulling Ellie into the car through the rain. About twenty minutes later, Ellie pointed towards the intersection ahead. “Ms. Grant, turn left at the next corner." The rain was heavy, so Diana set the windshield wipers to the maximum and couldn't help but complain, “Ellie, your brother is a prosecutor.
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Both she and Aaron had good jobs, but every cent they earned went for to their father's metred exgences for sother parents' basic living costs, and only then to themselves, Aaron wore a uniform, ate at the cafeteria, and lived in a rental apartment fast was soon to be demodet
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"Is that guy your brother, Ellie? Near an old neighborhood, Diana slowed down the ca
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