Chapter 139 Her Scheme
Chapter 139 Her Scheme
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He nced at Tracy, his face tight with disgust and caution. “Tracy, don’t push it!”
Tracy had always known he took Erin’s side, but hearing him say it still felt like a p.
“Before you call me out for going too far, have you forgotten who this ne was originally made for? And who gave it its name?”
Norris felt like someone had poured freezing water over him, leaving him frozen on the spot.
How could he have forgotten?
He still remembered the strong, sincere feeling he had when designing that ne, picturing it on Tracy.
But Erin liked it now.
Before he could say anything, Erin’s cautious, nervous voice cut through. “Tracy, maybe you misunderstood. Norris told me he designed this ne thinking of his future wife.”
That gave him the perfect excuse to break his promise. “Yeah, this ne was meant for my future wife.”
He frowned at Tracy. “Even if you named it, it was originally for Erin. She’s put up with a lot for you over thest 18 years. You don’t have any right topete with her.”
Each word stabbed Tracy’s heart like a needle, making her lips go pale.
Still, the pain inside felt a bit lighter.
Tracy gave a small, bitterugh. “You’re right. I have no chance against Ms. Jackman.”
Her eyes dropped, full of loneliness and distance.
“So, I won’t bother you anymore. Can I leave now?”
Norris stared at her nkly, not sure how to react.
That wasn’t right.
Tracy was usually confident, proud, and never one to admit fault or ept that she had no right.
She was even looking at him so coldly.
Panic hit him like never before, as if something important was slipping away.
“Tracy…
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“Norris.” Erin suddenly pulled him back, forcing him to look at her.
She said understandingly, “Don’t me Tracy. Maybe she’s just upset she didn’t get a gift. I get how she feels.”
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Chapter 139 Her Scheme
Norris sighed. “Erin, you’re always so kind.”
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The Jackmans stayed quiet, but their eyes showed they were indulgent toward Erin and full of disgust for Tracy,
They seemed to forget today was also Tracy’s birthday. Even with promises to treat her equally, they hadn’t gotten her any gifts.
If Erin hadn’t said anything, they probably wouldn’t have even let Tracye.
They only saw Tracy as greedy and never satisfied, always trying topete with Erin.
Even though Tracy never asked for anything.
Erin gave a shy, generous smile. “I just want us to get along as a family. I don’t mind losing a little.”
She looked troubledly at Tracy. “Norris made this ne for me, so I can’t give it to you. But if you want any other gifts, I can help you get them.
“They might not be great, but if it makes you happy, I’ll talk to the people who gave the gifts. I’m sure they’ll understand.”
Her kindness only made Tracy look greedy and unreasonable.
Nearly everyone stared at Tracy with sneers and contempt.
She didn’t care.
Maybe she’d gotten used to those mean looks, and nothing inside her stirred anymore.
Calmly, she said, “Thanks for the offer, but I don’t need it.”
Erin looked surprised, as if she hadn’t expected Tracy to say no. “Well, okay. But if you change your mind, juste to me.
“By the way, if you’re not taking any other gifts, does that mean you won’t take the one Grandpa got you?”
Tracy, who was about to leave, abruptly stopped. “Grandpa’s gift is with you?”
She and Erin had never been close. Franklin wouldn’t have left the gift with Erin.
As expected, Erin shook her head. “Andrew put all the gifts in a separate room. I can take you to get them if you want.”
Franklin had insisted that the gift be handed to Tracy in front of everyone to show his support.
Luckily, Andrew had mentioned it by ident. Erin had used some tricks to get Tracy’s gift stored with the others, making sure Tracy stayed stuck at the hotel.
There were a lot of big shots from Cloudville at the party. Erin wasn’t going to miss a perfect chance to embarrass Tracy.
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