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Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot-Chapter 88 - : 088: Comparing and drawing a conclusion together
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Chapter 88: 088: Comparing and drawing a conclusion together
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Sylvia Thompson spoke with great grievance.
Looking pitiful.
But the hand hidden in her sleeve was clenched into a fist.
As long as she was there, Viola wouldnโt be able to take away what originally belonged to her!
Hearing this, Mrs. Thompson was furious, angrily saying, โYield? Viola is my legitimate granddaughter, and the only young Miss Thompson Family. Does she need someone like you, who covets her title, to yield to her?โ
Sylvia was not a Thompson by blood, and she couldnโt learn the Thompson Familyโs upright and unyielding spirit!
Her presumptuous words sounded justifiable, which made Mrs. Thompson even angrier.
At that, Mrs. Sherman pointed at Mary Perryne, โIs this how youโve raised her all these years?โ
Sylvia already felt and after hearing Mrs. Thompsonโs words, she felt even more aggrieved.
Viola was the only young Miss Thompson Family, then what was she?
She had lived in the Thompson family for eighteen years, brought laughter to
the family, and had been most filial to Mrs. Thompson. ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฃ๐ธ๐ซ๐๐ต.๐๐ค๐ถ
Where was Viola during all this?
But now, Mrs. Thompson wanted to erase all her contributions with just one sentence!
Was this fair to her?
Why should Viola, who didnโt do anything, receive all of Mrs. Thompsonโs love while she had put in so much effort, only to become Violaโs pawn in the end?
She couldnโt accept this.
Not one bit.
Mary Perryne lowered her head, knowing her mother-in-lawโs temper. If she spoke up for Sylvia at this time, Mrs. Thompson would only get angrier.
Seeing Mary Perryne stay silent, Sylvia felt even more ironic. If she were Mary Perryneโs biological daughter, would Mary Perryne still stand by like this?
This was the mother who always claimed to treat her as her own daughter!
Ridiculous!
It was simply a laughingstock!
Sylvia looked at Mrs. Thompson, her voice trembling, โGrandma โฆ I didnโt mean that โฆ
Before she could finish, she was interrupted by Mrs. Thompson, โThen what did you mean? Did you forget your place after bearing the title of Thompson Young Miss for a long time? What qualifications do you have to compare yourself to my Viola?โ
Upon hearing this, Sylviaโs tears fell even more intensely.
One drop after another.
Almost to the point of crying inconsolably.
โGrandmaโฆ Iโm sorryโฆโ
Seeing her like this, Mrs. Thompsonโs brows furrowed. She despised those who would cry easily, and angrily scolded, โWhat are you crying for? Is anyone dead? Stop all that crying! Itโs bad luck!โ
Mary Perryne couldnโt bear listening to it any longer and spoke up, โMother, youโve misunderstood Sylvia. Sheโs just a child and would also feel wrongedโฆโ
Even if it werenโt Sylvia, an adult would probably find it difficult to withstand Mrs. Thompsonโs words.
โShut up!โ Mrs. Thompson turned her head to Mary Perryne, โWhat does she have to feel wronged about? Sheโs enjoyed a life of luxury our family provides. Poor Viola might still be suffering somewhere, and donโt forget that the life Sylviaโs living now should have been Violaโs.โ
The last sentence painfully struck Mary Perryneโs heart.
Just the thought of Viola possibly suffering somewhere made it difficult for Mary Perryne to breathe.
Sylvia tried her best to calm herself.
Soon after, the three of them got in the car.
Mrs. Thompson seemed to remember something, turned her head to Mary Perryne, โDid you go to River City a while ago?โ
โYes, Mother.โ
Mrs. Thompson squinted, โWhat were you doing there? Did you get any news about my granddaughter?โ
Mary Perryne shook her head.
Thompson Senior sighed, not saying anything more.
She didnโt know if she could see her granddaughter in her lifetime.
She had never done anything bad in her life, so why was God punishing her like this?
If she could, she would sacrifice everything to ensure her granddaughterโs safety.
Mrs. Thompson closed her eyes, leaning back in her chair, her face showing an indescribable expression.
Half an hour later, the car stopped at the Thompson Family Manorโs entrance.
Samuel Thompson ran over to open the door, hugging Mrs. Thompson as she stepped out, โGrandma, I missed you so much.โ Mrs. Thompson chuckled and said, โYouโre such a sweet talker.โ Mary Perryne and Sylvia walked out from behind.
Samuel Thompson noticed that something was wrong with Sylviaโs expression, her eyes were red and swollen, clearly having cried before.
Samuel Thompson slightly furrowed his eyebrows, slowed down his pace, and walked side by side with Sylvia.
โSylvia, what happened? Who bullied our little fairy?โ As he spoke, Samuel Thompson put his arm around Sylviaโs shoulder, โTell your second brother, and Iโll help you get justice!โ (f)reeweb(n)ovel.com
Sylvia forced a smile and shook her head, โSecond brother, Iโm fine.โ
โYour eyes are red, and you still say youโre fine?โ Upon saying this, Samuel Thompson looked towards Mrs. Thompson walking in front, โIs it โฆโ
Sylvia immediately shook her head, โNo, no, it has nothing to do with
Grandma. Itโs all my fault. 1 made Grandma angry.โ
Having said that, Samuel Thompson understood everything.
It must be Mrs. Thompson who made things difficult for Sylvia. After all, Mrs. Thompson had never liked Sylvia.
Samuel Thompson had never understood how it was possible for Mrs.
Thompson not to like Sylvia, who was so sensible and filial.
Was it merely because of their blood ties?
After dinner, Samuel Thompson went to Mrs. Thompsonโs bedroom.
โGrandma, I have something to discuss with you.โ
Mrs. Thompson was practicing calligraphy, and hearing this, she looked at him and smiled, โWhat matter requires discussing with me?โ
โItโs about Sylvia,โ Samuel Thompson continued, โShe
Mrs. Thompson slammed her brush down, thick ink splashing on the white paper, her voice full of anger, โWhat Sylvia? In this house, thereโs only one Viola! That is my dearest granddaughter, and your legitimate younger sister!โ
When Mrs. Thompson was young, she had fought in wars and experienced gunshots and bombs, having truly crawled out from a pile of corpses.
Because of the extraordinary aura she carried, the Thompson Family was somewhat in awe of her.
She was the absolute authority within the Thompson Family!
Samuel Thompson immediately changed his tone, carefully choosing his words, โGrandma, rest assured. Iโll never forget that 1 have a legitimate younger sister. l, like you, hope to find her soon. I just wanted to ask if you could be a little kinder to Sylvia. Even though she isnโt related to us by blood, she didnโt treat us any worse than if she were. Since our sister isnโt by our side now, we should cherish the people around us more.โ
Continuing, Samuel Thompson said, โSylvia has had a tough time. She longs for your approval more than anyone else. I hope you can be a little fairer to her, and treat her like your own granddaughter.โ
Just thinking of how wronged Sylvia must have felt, Samuel Thompsonโs heart ached.
He had watched Sylvia grow up; in his eyes, she was his real sister, irreplaceable.
He wanted to see Sylviaโs smile.
โAre you trying to teach me how to do things?โ Mrs. Thompson looked at Samuel Thompson, โEven your father doesnโt dare talk to me like that.. Where do you get the courage?โ