The Billionaire’s Regretful Obsession – Victoria Hale

Chapter 18 Truth Brings a Change +10 Free Coins "Think whatever you want. I treat people how they treat me. If I'm not being nice to you, maybe you should look at your own actions first." She turned to Lore. "And you-what have you actually done for your son all these years? Not even a fraction of what I've done. What gives you the right to stand there judging me?" "Sherry! That's my mother you're talking to! Who do you think you are, speaking to an elder like that?" Gilbert stared at her like she'd gone mad.

There was a time when he wouldn't even call Lore "Mom." He avoided being in the same room with her and never showed her any kindness. Back then, Sherry had been the one running between them, trying to smooth things over until she was completely exhausted. Now that they'd found a common enemy-her-they'd suddenly become so close. Yes, now she was his "mom" again. "How ridiculous," Sherry muttered. As she walked out, she could still hear Wendy's angry voice. "Sherry has gone too far. She doesn't care about Gilbert at all." Sherry didn't look back. Gilbert's face darkened. "Get out.

All of you!" Lore was thrilled that her son was finally taking her side. She didn't expect what came next. He exploded and kicked everyone out of the room. Wendy put on her sweetest smile. "Gilbert, those annoying people are gone now. Let me take care of you, okay?" She leaned forward. Her loose collar dipped, revealing a glimpse of skin beneath the fabric-enough to make any man's temperature rise. Wendy thought she looked utterly irresistible. The next second, his voice was ice. "Out!" Her smile froze. "They're all gone. It's just me, your favorite Wendy..." "You too.

Get out." Wendy nearly fell off the bed. Gilbert actually dared to yell at her? This couldn't be happening. Tears welled up in her eyes, ready to fall. Finally, Tyrone spoke up to Wendy. "You should leave now. Don't leave a bad impression on Gilbert." 1/3 O < 16:37 Fri, Jan M Chapter 18 Truth Brings a Change Hearing that, Wendy hurried out of the room. 60 +10 Free Coins Tyrone knew Gilbert's temper well. He quickly explained everything like pouring beans from a can. "Gilbert, you got hurt, but Sherry's injured too. From her knee down to her ankle, the skin is completely scraped off.

It's a bloody mess. Even wearing pants is painful for her. And with this weather, she can't go out with bare legs." "Why didn't you tell me earlier?" All of Gilbert's resentment vanished in that instant. He wasn't really angry-he felt wronged. Why wasn't Sherry the first person he saw when he woke up? She was supposed to be the one who cared about him most. Tyrone understood this guy. When he felt hurt, he'd start talking tough-his way of protecting his wounded pride. Like a hedgehog hurting both others and itself. Who would have thought the old Gilbert used to be a genuinely gentle person?

If only those bad things hadn't happened later-if he hadn't faced all those harsh judgments No. If this continued, Gilbert would only push Sherry further away. "Sherry is suing Jean. She says Jean kept the money you gave her to buy gifts. You don't know what Jean's really like-sweet to your face but poisonous behind your back. You should see what she says about Sherry when you're not around." When those messages kept popping up one after another, Tyrone's fingers moved quickly, taking screenshots before he could think twice.

After Gilbert read those messages, his eyes turned cold, like a demon ready to drag someone to hell. "How dare she. Hire the best lawyers. Make sure she pays for this."; Tyrone could see Gilbert still cared about Sherry most. His smile faded as he thought deeply. Wait, what am I doing? Didn't Iwant Sherry and Gilbert to fall apart? Why am I helping her now? Some strange mood must have gotten into me. No. I needed to figure out why. Gilbert stared at his phone, typing and deleting messages over and over. He'd admit it-his pride was enormous.

When his family fell on hard times, people who'd once been kind turned mocking. So many of them said to his face, "Your father was dead. Your mother had run away. You must have been 2/3 16:37 Fri, Jan 9 M Chapter 18 Truth Brings a Change cursed. Bad luck followed you everywhere." Even those who seemed closest often stabbed him the deepest. +10 Free Coms Having tasted those happy times, then falling straight from heaven to hell-that was what hurt most. Everyone bullied him. But he was a man. He didn't want anyone to see his weakness.

So he used cold, sharp words to fight back, and slowly became someone too proud to accept any challenge. He never had time to slow down and examine his own flaws. Every minute, every opportunity went into getting stronger and protecting the Bode family. That was his only goal, the one thing he had to do. 3/3 16:37 Fri, Jan 9 M Mark