Chapter 18

Anita snapped, "Don't come here trying to pull the emotional card on me. It's been 20 years and you still haven't changed that greedy nature of yours. You've only been back with the Parkers a few days, and you've already stooped to their level. "Now, you're taking advantage of everything and spouting lies. You're such a disgrace to the Newman family. From now on, don't you dare tell anyone you have anything to do with us." Abigail shook her head, finding the whole thing ridiculous. She used to think Anita was just overly critical but still cared about her in her own way. Now, she realized she'd been overthinking it. She had been mistaking superficial gestures for affection. She pulled a deed from her bag and directly slapped it down in front of Anita. She said coldly, "Open your eyes and take a good look. Does this look like the Newman family's property? Your Newman-owned shop is next door." Abigail's voice rose, completely dousing Anita's arrogance. She had seen this coming from