Semua Bab Yearning for Her Return : Bab 381 - Bab 390

In all honesty, Angela didn't want to split the family assets. The Stigg family had never done something like this before, and neither had her birth family. In the past, everyone stayed together and did their best to get along. Nothing like this had ever happened before.Angela had wanted to act as a mediator at this family banquet. She thought she could ease things in such a way that they could all stay together and continue living in harmony.At least, she hoped that the family could stay together until after she and James were both dead and gone. She didn't want all these arguments to keep happening anymore. With how much these siblings argued, others saw them as a joke.If it didn't work, then they would split the family assets, and Henry and Emily would move out. But there were still some conditions to this so that they wouldn't sever ties completely. This included discussing who would care for her and James, mandating the family still had to meet up during the holidays, and th

Jimmy looked up at James. "I don't think that way." He had already gotten what he wanted. Indeed, he hadn't been forced to do anything he didn't want either.Although he had been forced to move out because of Mary, living alone gave him comfort and freedom. As such, he didn't consider it neglect. He had always remained true to himself in his 20-odd years of life. Thus, he really didn't feel that his family had wronged him or anything.However, he did understand what James meant now. He didn't lack love, nor was he as greedy as Serena, who had to obtain everything she wanted. He had learned to be content with his life. After all, he had the care and affection of his parents and grandparents.With all of this, Jimmy didn't feel neglected. As for preferential treatment or playing favorites, he didn't think too much about that.One could never be completely fair when it came to emotions. One's heart wasn't a scale, after all.Mary and Serena always threw tantrums and cried while h

The next day arrived.Rebecca woke up relatively early. After all, she couldn't do as she pleased in the Stigg residence.To her surprise, everyone was already downstairs when she went down with Zelda. Even James, who had been taken to the hospital the previous night, was there. He was sitting at the head of the dining table, reading a newspaper.Everyone seemed to be acting normal. It was as if nothing had happened the previous night. Even Mary and Serena were sitting at the table obediently. They showed no signs of displeasure.Rebecca would have thought that the confrontation at the dining table last night was a dream if she hadn't noticed Mary's guilty expression and the hatred in Serena's eyes.But she didn't dwell on it. She acted as if nothing had happened and avoided making eye contact with them. Instead, she continued to assist Zelda down the stairs. "Zelda, Becca, you're up. What a perfect timing. The dishes are ready, and the oatmeal is almost done. Let's have break

Mary turned stiff.James didn't give her a chance to argue. He continued to fix his sharp gaze on her. "Forget about the financial issues. Let me ask you something. How did we treat you and your daughter over the past twenty years? How have your elder brother and his wife treated you? If Becca was born in our family, how should we have treated her? Can you settle all these accounts with money? Mary, don't forget how Becca got lost in Riverwood! Have a conscience, and don't be too greedy."Mary's lips twitched. Her face remained pale.She kept coming up with arguments in her mind.Rebecca got lost because of the earthquake that happened in Riverwood. What did it have to do with her? She never asked Zelda to check on her at Riverwood!Zelda acted all kind and visited her with a big pregnant belly to support her. Would she have married so far away if it wasn't for Zelda?What did it matter that she went?That guy from the Seales family couldn't control himself whenever he saw you

Rebecca tightened her grip on the contract. She mustered her courage and said, "Grandpa, you agreed to Jim choosing a different path. So, why force me?"She really didn't want to burden herself.She didn't even bother taking over Four Seasons, the place she grew up in. Why would she be interested in Gourmet Haven, which she was unfamiliar with?Rebecca didn't have big dreams. Even though she had a talent for cooking, she only wanted to cook for her family. That was it.Preserving the family legacy was too much for her.It was luck which brought her so far.She only mentioned Jimmy because he had once rejected family obligations. Moreover, he was Henry's son.In society's eyes, it should be more reasonable to hand the main restaurant to him.Since Jimmy didn't accept it, she could do the same."That's right, Dad. You were okay with Jim pursuing arts before this. Now that Becca is rejecting your offer, you should respect her decision, right?"Mary chimed in.For the first time