NovelUSAChapter 94: Betty's anxious mood quickly spread to Korbin and Denise, making them both tense. "What's going on?" As Betty pointed to the caller ID, her words tumbled out in a rush. “It's Derek on the line.” "Derek?" Denise jumped to her feet, excitement sparkling in her eyes. "Mom, answer it! Could Derek have realized his feelings for me? Why else would he, now a member of the wealthiest family, call us?" "Right, Denise might be onto something. Pick it up!" Korbin chimed in, his voice filled with anticipation Betty, initially worried that Derek was calling to settle old scores, was swept up by Korbin and Denise's excitement. She pressed the answer button and put Derek on speakerphone "Hi Derek, how have you been? I've been thinking about you," Betty said, her tone warm and inviting. Korbin and Denise leaned in, tense with anticipation, waiting for Derek's reply Your favorite stories gVlBut all they heard was a derisive "Hah!" That single scornful sound quickly erased the smiles from the Nash family's faces, dimming their optimistic mood. Derek's cold demeanor showed no signs of affection for Denise or her family Fears crept back into their hearts as memories of how they had mistreated and bullied Derek haunted them. If only they had known his true status as the lost heir of a notable family, they would have shown him nothing but respect. Betty's voice shook with emotion as she spoke. "We were so blind back then, completely unaware of how remarkable you are, and we ended up hurting you. I hope you can forgive us and let go of any hard feelings." "Don't givethose excuses!" Derek interrupted sharply, his face showing no signs of forgiveness. "I haven't forgotten how you treated me. Nothing you say now can change what happened." "Oh!" Betty staggered, her legs feeling weak from the shock of Derek's harsh words. “Derek, please... It was all Marissa's fault. She constantly spoke ill of you at home, leading us to misunderstand you. If you're looking for someone to blame, blher, not us." "Marissa?" Derek raised an eyebrow "Yes, Marissa always belittled you in front of us, claiming you were worthless and not worth her time. She even said that if it weren't for your grandmother deceiving her, she would never marry you. Basically, she's the reason we mistreated you," Betty explained, trying to divert the bl"That's nonsense! Do you really think I'd fall for that?" Derek retorted, dismissing Betty's attempt to shift the blonto Marissa. Derek's sharp responses quickly silenced Betty With the conversation at a standstill, Derek let out a sigh. Despite the bitterness, he recognized the genuine care Marissa had shown him over the years and the benefits he had gained from her presence in his life. What truly troubled him was Marissa's questionable reputation and his own internal conflict over potentially losing her in the past Betty's malicious comments didn't alter Derek's perspective; he knew the truth. As the air grew thick with tension, Korbin cautiously broke the silence. "Did you call us for something specific today?" Derek's voice hardened. “Where have you relocated?" Taken aback, Korbin, Betty, and Denise shared uneasy looks, reluctant to reveal their new address, fearing Derek might retaliate "Why so quiet all of a sudden? Cat got your tongues?" Derek's voice boomed, echoing around them. The remark left all three visibly disturbed "We've moved to Vintage Street," Betty blurted out impulsively
"To that rundown neighborhood where the lower class (iyes?" Derek speered with contempt
"Did Marissa find that place for you?" The content is onyxo.com! "Yeah."
"Heh," Derek scoffed derisively. "Marissa is living it up as a wealthy heiress, while she makes you live in such a modest home. Seems she doesn't treat you well, does she?"
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