Chapter 519 I Said It, Not Signing It
Every time Ste acted like that, Mom would go soft in an instant.
Evelyn rubbed her forehead. “How is that the same? Have you looked in the mirrortely? Do you even know how dark your skin <b>is</b><b>?</b><b>” </b>
Marie, like Evelyn, was a dark–skinned beauty.
Though she was a bit better off than Evelyn. Evelyn had spent so many years running wild outdoors, her tan was serious.
Marie, at least, had gone through a romantic phase and learned how to take care of herself. She’d managed to lighten her skin a bit over the years.
But it didn’t make much difference…
She was already tanned beyond hope. Even if she did get lighter, how much lighter could she really get?
Marie pouted. “Fine, I’m dark. Hey, Ste, what kind of whitening cream are you using?”
Ste blinked. “Huh? I don’t use anything.”
Seemed like she really didn’t use much skincare.
Marie had been thinking she could steal some if Ste had a secret product that worked. Lighten herself up a bit too.
But now that she thought about it… what was the point? She wasn’t in love anymore, didn’t care how she looked. What difference did it make?
Evelyn stepped closer. “Let me see. Where are you hurt? Who hit you?”
Daughter or not, dark–skinned or fair, <b>if </b>someone dared toy a hand on her girl, that wasn’t gonna fly.
Marie pulled her clothes off to show her.
She winced and grit her teeth the whole way through.
When her shirt came off, a huge bruise covered her shoulder de. There <b>were </b>marks on her neck too, and her hair was a
mess<b>… </b>
Evelyn’s breathing turned ragged. She was furious.
“Who did this?” she snapped.
Marie muttered, “Derrick.”
Evelyn fell silent. That damn kid.
She truly didn’t know what to say about Derrick anymore.
He had always been blunt and never exined things properly back then, which was what led to this whole <b>mess</b>.
“Derrick, huh? Don’t fight with him anymore.”
What? No payback?
Just now, Evelyn had clearly looked ready to tear someone apart for Marie. But now this?
Marie’s mouth twisted. “Mom,e on. Yesterday he came at me like a lunatic. And now you’re telling me not to fight back? What does that even mean?<b>” </b>
It didn’t sit right.
Don’t fight Derrick? Was it her fault?
The way Derrick came at her <b>yesterday</b>, it was like he wanted to tear her apart.
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What was she supposed to do<b>–</b>stand there and take it?
“Mom, you’re being biased.”
Evelyn rolled her eyes. “Weren’t you just yelling yesterday about wanting to marry Derrick?”
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“Yeah, I <b>was</b>! But that was before. It’s not that simple now. I think Derrick’s trying to y me. I <b>swear</b><b>, </b>he’s scheming something.”
Just then, Derrick walked in from outside and heard thatst part. He stopped in his tracks.
Ste saw him first. Her expression immediately darkened and she tugged on Marie’s sleeve.
Marie was still fired up, ready to argue her point with her mom.
But Ste kept tugging.
“Ugh, stop pulling me–I’m not finished,” Marie grumbled.
What What <b>was </b>the big deal?
She wasn’t lying, It really was Derrick who came at her first yesterday.
Mom was acting like she’d gone looking for him to start a fight.
Well sure, she had done that before…
<i>But </i><i>that </i><i>was </i><i>before </i><i>she </i><i>knew </i><i>the </i><i>truth</i>.
“He’s right there,” Ste whispered.
Evelyn sighed. “Ste…”
Dealing with kids who wouldn’t listen–such a headache.
She shot Ste a re, but Marie lit up at Ste’s choice of words.
“Right? Idiot! He’s totally-”
“He’s here,” Ste warned again.
Even though she spoke softly, Derrick’s face turned pitch ck.
Everyone turned to the doorway. When they saw Derrick standing there, Evelyn’s expression froze.
He’d just called saying he was headed to the civil office… and now here he was<b>? </b>
What was he nning?
Snapping out of it, Evelyn forced a warm smile. “Derrick, you’re here<b>.” </b>
Derrick nodded, his eyes falling on Marie, who sat on the couch with her clothes a mess<b>. </b>“I’m here to take Marie to get married.”
Evelyn’s face stiffened.
Last night after he came home, Abraham had told her everything.
She’d thought it was just the kids messing around. But now… what was this?
Before Evelyn could <b>say </b>anything, Marie exploded.
“Marry you? In your dreams<b>!</b><b>” </b>
<b>“</b>Marie, you said it yourself yesterday<b>. </b><b>You </b>wanted to marry me. I even recorded it. <b>Here</b>–listen for yourself.”
Derrick pulled out his phone and hit y.
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In the recording, Marie’s voice rang out, loud and clear: “I do.”