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Lisa directly ignored Martha.
Lisa then said to Brandon. “My mom said she would only see you, not anyone else. Are you going or not! If not, then forget it
“You bitch, I’m her mother–in–law! You have no manners at all. If you talked to me like this in my house, I’d break your legs.”
“If you’re not going, then forget it,” Lisa said.
She turned to leave, and Brandon quickly stopped her
Brandon said, “Grandma, I’ll go up first. It’s taken so much effort to see her. We can’t let it go to waste. After all, our whole family is facing jail time.”
“Alright, then go. Just make sure your mom gathers all the money” Martha finally relented.
Brandon followed Lisa upstairs, trying to pry into how much Hazel had saved up, hinting that as his sister, she should help out.
In the countryside, many see women as a means to earn a bride price and then to be milked for money to support their brothers
Brandon, as the only male in the family, was heavily influenced by Martha, believing that passing on the family name was of utmost importance, and everyone else should make sacrifices to ensure that legacy.
Lisa pretended not to hear him, not even bothering to respond.
Brandon’s face flushed with anger, and he clenched his fists, wanting to hit her.
At home, whenever he was unhappy, he would beat his wife and daughter, thinking of them as outsiders.
To him, even his sister was an outsider, destined to marry out and bear children for another family.
If it weren’t for Hazel, and perhaps the possibility of needing Lisa’s help, he would’ve already hit Lisa
When they reached the hospital room, Brandon immediately knelt and said. “Mom, please save me. Your only son is about to go to jail. The Wale family still has no male descendants. I can’t let anything happen to me. I can’t let the family line end with me!”
Hazel knew they were heavily in debt. If the lawsuit proceeded and included compensation for emotional distress, it would amount to a million dollars, enough to keep them in jul for ten to twenty years.
But Hazel couldn’t do anything. She was just a servant to the Willow family, no matter how close she was to them. She didn’t have that much money or the influence to make Ella stop, because all of this was their own doing.
Hazel asked, “Why… Why did your whole family come here?”
Brandon said. “We’re here to see you.”
“Tell the truth!” Hazel’s voice turned cold.
Brandon wasn’t close to Hazel, rarely seeing her even once a year. Now, with Hazel’s stern demeanor, he felt a little afraid.
As a child, Brandon used to like her because every New Year, she would bring lots of delicious food, toys, and new clothes.
Martha said Hazel had a wicked heart and left the family because she looked down on their poverty. She abandoned him on purpose and cursed the Wale family.
Martha also said Hazel loved to dress up and flirted with men, engaging in improper activities. Martha told Brandon that after giving birth to him, Hazel didn’t care if he lived or died. Martha even said that it was her who saved Brandon.
As a result, Brandon grew to despise his mother. Despite receiving a lot of money from her each year, he never felt grateful, believing it was his duc.
After all, he was Hazel’s son, and in the village, only women who bore sons could bring honor to their family and were recognized by other family
members.
He believed that he had earned his mother respect, allowing her to hold her head high in the village,
To this day, he still believed that Hazel should have come up with a million dollars, and if she couldn’t, it was a sign of her incompetence.
Hazel said, “Grandma said you have money now, so we all came to rely on you. You can’t drive us away. Grandma has already told the villagers we’re here to enjoy life, to eat and drink well in the big city. We can’t go back to the village anymore. Even if we die, we’ll die in Ardbert City!
“Mom, all the money y you’ve given to my y sister over the years should have been mine. I don’t even have a house. What kind of employer did you
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find? Ella is heartless, letting us spend freely but then turning against us?
Hazel’s heart ached when she heard Brandon’s words.
Brandon turned out this way was expected.
But back then, the Wale family had forced her own family into a corner, making life unbearable for them unless she handed over the child
Hazel had no choice but to endure.
This child had no resemblance to her in any way, except for their blood relation. The Wale family’s selfishness had rubbed off on him completely.
Hazel said. “Lisa told me you used a signature to threaten Ella, is that true?”
“How could you call that a threat? It was a mutual agreement Brandon grumbled, still upset at the mention of L
Hazel said, “And if they hadn’t agreed?”
Brandon said, “Then it would prove your employer isn’t any good, too heamless to save your life
Brandon’s distomed reasoning made Lisa scoff, a cold laugh escaping her.
If it weren’t for her mom being there, Lisa would ve rushed over and beaten Brandon right then.
Hazel closed her eyes in sorrow, letting out a heavy sigh.
“I sent you 100 thousand dollars and I told Martha it was for your down payment. Enough for a house in the city
Hazel uid. “I gave Lisa the same. The rest is for my retirement, and you two won’t get a cent. I advise you to turn yourself in. In prison. I’ll feel more at ease. You might even turn over a new leaf
When he heard this, Brandon’s eyes widened in disbebef as he stared at Hazel
Brandon said, “You… You’re telling me to turn myself in, to go to prison? What kind of heartless, unfeeling mother are you? Do you even bear yourself?
“And why give her 100 thousand dollars too! She’s just a woman who married out. She doesn’t deserve that much money it should all be for me! And why do you need so much money for retirement? You have a son. Don’t you think I’ll take care of you in your old age Look at Grandmi lives with us, and it’s great!
“Give me the money. We need it right now. Give me everything you’ve got, quickly?”
By the end, Brandon was nearly shouning.
Hazel looked at him coldly, as if she didn’t know this person at all.
Hazel said, Tve said what I needed to say. You. You can go now”
With that, Hazel closed her eyes heavily, too disappointed to even look at him anymore,
Brandon, consumed by rage, lost all reason and swung his fist at Hazel, intending to beat her severely.
Lisa had been waiting for this. Seeing the scene unfold, she smirked, then quickly intervened.
Her movements were swift, precise, and merciless. With a sweeping kick, she knocked Brandon to the ground.
“You dare hit me?” Brandon, huffing and puffing with anger, scrambled to his feet, ready to attack again.
But he was no match for Lia.
Though he had brute strength, Lika was more agile and used precise techniques, striking his chest, elbows, and underarms, causing him to wince in pain.
Soon, he was beaten black and blue.
Finally, Lisa pinned Brandon to the ground, each punch landing heavily
Lisa shouted, “Do you like using your fists to dominate the weak? Is this how you usually deal with your women and child! Men who hit women are all scum! Your father is scum, and so are you! Do you know where I first went to study abroad? Wheuland. I specifically learned boxing there, just so I could one day use my im to teach you a lesson.”
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