Jack Lincoln's face darkened instantly as he spoke with bitter sarcasm, "Simon, I don't think you invited us to the city to enjoy family time—you just wanted to upset your mother and me!
"You've been married for so many years without any kids, and now that you've finally adopted one, you're not even raising him properly. What exactly are you trying to do?"
Irene quickly chimed in, "Exactly! I guess you just can't truly love a child who isn't your own blood."
Simon furrowed his brow and retorted, "Mom, Dad, how many times do I have to tell you? Our inability to have children isn't Eunice's fault—it's mine!"
He stormed into the bedroom and returned moments later with a hospital diagnosis report. His parents glanced at it briefly before quickly turning away, unwilling to look at it again. Then, they mumbled incoherently, unable to form a proper response.
In my previous life, Simon's act had completely fooled me. It was also why I spent 30 years slaving away for his family like a devoted servant.
I let out a cold snort and ignored the three of them. Instead, I handed my phone to Owen. "Don't listen to your grandparents' nonsense, Owen. Order whatever you want. I have money, and I'll pay for it."
Owen was still young and could not distinguish right from wrong. He only knew to bond with whoever showed him kindness. Since he yearned for this kind of affection, I would give it to him.
After placing his order, Owen thoughtfully asked his grandparents if they wanted anything. Irene shook her head with a sour expression and said, "I wouldn't eat that unhealthy junk. If you want to eat it, that's your choice."
She added sternly, "This food has no nutritional value. You can only have it this once, understood?"
Owen pressed his lips together and remained silent as he looked at Irene. I observed their interaction, noting that they did not behave like people meeting for the first time.
Perhaps they had met several times behind my back. Then again, I would not be surprised. In my previous life, I had been deceived by Simon for far too long, which was why I had missed even these small but telling signs.
