I kept walking, but he rushed over and grabbed my arm. “Cora, what’s your problem? Do you even remember you have a home?” He reached to take the box from my arms, but I turned away. “No need, you go ahead with your work.”
Asher looked even more impatient, about to say something when Daphne called him, “Asher, I want another fried egg. Can you make one for me?” “Sure,” Asher replied and headed to the kitchen.
I stepped forward to go back to my room, but Daphne blocked my way. “What do you want?” Daphne glanced toward the kitchen, and her gentle facade faded, revealing jealousy and resentment. “Cora, you heard it all, didn’t you? Asher only has me in his heart. If it weren’t for his grandmother forcing him, he wouldn’t marry you.”
“I heard his grandma left you half the property. Don’t delude yourself into thinking any of it is yours!” “I advise you to be sensible and hand over the property agreement. After all, just one word from me, and he would kick you out.”
She paused, looking at me, then covered her mouth in a mock laugh, “Oops, I forgot, All your family is dead. You’re like a stray dog no one wants.” “No wonder you cling to Asher like a leech.”
Her tone was contemptuous, her eyes filled with mockery. No matter how she insulted me, I didn’t care. But she shouldn’t have mocked my family. In an instant, my blood froze, and I couldn’t help but yell at her, “Daphne, say one more word, and I’ll tear your mouth apart!”
[Asher! What are you doing!?”
She paused, looked at me, then covered her mouth in a mocking laugh. “Oops, I forgot. Your whole family’s gone now. You’re just like an unwanted stray”
No wonder you’re stuck to Asher like glue.”
Her voice dripped with disdain, her eyes gleaming with amusement.
I could endure any insult she hurled at me, but mocking my family was crossing the line. My blood ran cold, and I couldn’t help but shout,
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I could endure any insult she hurled at me, but mocking my family was crossing the line. My blood ran cold, and I couldn’t help but shout, “Daphne! Say one more word and I’ll make you regret it!”
“Cora! What’s gotten into you?!”
Asher happened to overhear, worried I might harm Daphne, and immediately intervened.
I paused, noticing Daphne’s raised eyebrow as she subtly pushed me.
The next second, I lost my balance and tumbled down the stairs. Pain shot through me as I hit the ground.
“Cora!” Asher dropped everything and rushed over to help me up.
Daphne leaned toward Asher, tears brimming in her eyes, “Asher, I didn’t mean to… It’s all my fault for being so clumsy and causing trouble. What should I do now…”
Her panic seemed perfectly genumme, and Asher couldn’t bring himself to blame her.
He frowned, looking at me, “Are you okay? Do you need to go to the hospital? Daphne didn’t mean it, don’t hold it against her.”
I shook my head, bitterness seeping in as I looked away, noticing the scattered items.
The resignation letter and confidential documents were right on top.
Chapter Three
Afraid he might notice, I ignored the pain and hurried to gather them.
“I’ll do it.” Asher crouched down, picking up the resignation letter with a frown.
I held my breath, hoping he wouldn’t notice the confidential documents.
Luckily, Asher’s attention was on the resignation letter, allowing me to hide the documents among other items.
“You quit?” Asher sounded surprised.
“Yeah.” I shoved everything into the box.
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He sounded displeased, “Why didn’t you say so earlier? Before, when I asked you to hand over the project, you refused. Why the change of
heart now?”
