Chapter 1045:

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“Those bruises? They’re nothing to a real man,” he boasted, puffing up his chest. “Even if my mom beats me to a pulp, I’m sticking with Wendy.”

“Your mom wouldn’t agree to your relationship.”

He shrugged. “She can’t dictate my life. Sure, she’s confiscated my car and frozen my accounts, but I won’t back down. I am determined to be with Wendy.”

Fernanda realized he possessed more resolve than she had credited him for.

Expecting him to falter without his luxurious lifestyle, she was surprised by his smooth adjustment.

He commuted by subway, never skipped work, and budgeted meticulously. His days of extravagant nightclub outings were behind him.

Judie too had taken note. Her son displayed more resilience than she had anticipated. Perhaps she could challenge him further.

Adversity indeed seemed to unearth the finest qualities in people. The house buzzed with activity that evening, with both Ashley and Evie back for the festival.

A new tattoo graced Evie’s neck—a white dove.

“Fernanda, guess who I crossed paths with today?” Evie inquired, her tone laced with intrigue.

Her happiness was palpable, a bright and vibrant presence akin to the sun.

Fernanda didn’t hesitate. “Clarinda.”

Evie’s eyes widened. “How did you know?”

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It must have been someone they both knew, and judging by Evie’s joyful reaction, it could only be Clarinda.

“She finally reached out to me,” Evie said, her voice growing softer. “I now understand why she’s been avoiding me all these years. Clarinda has had a hard time.”

Fernanda recalled Evie mentioning their close bond from the old days. Evie had always treasured that friendship, and so did Clarinda. For Clarinda, who was quite reserved, every relationship mattered deeply.

Evie’s tone shifted as she relayed Clarinda’s story. “I could strangle Hertha for what she did,” she declared, her voice charged with anger.

She had confronted Vinson and Mayson as well.

Evie had been close to Vinson and Mayson since childhood because of their family connections. She was prepared to speak the truths that Clarinda hesitated to voice.

She laid out the harsh realities Clarinda had shared. “You’re her brothers, yet you turned your backs on her. No wonder your relationship has been so strained. You’ve only yourselves to blame.” She turned to Vinson. “You were with Hertha.”

Perhaps you failed to see who she really was, but the harm she caused Clarinda is undeniable. If you don’t believe me, confront her yourself. You’ll uncover the truth. Your relationship with Clarinda has been fractured for years. If you intend to repair it, it will require effort. Clarinda is doing better now. She has suffered a lot and deserves more love. If a tutor who’s been close to her for just over two years can reach her heart, why can’t you brothers, who are connected by blood, do the same?” With that, Evie walked away.

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