Chapter 37

Nancy rarely spoke of her two elder brothers and mentioned her parents even less. During their school years, all she seemed to do was laugh and joke around, never bringing up her family matters. "How did you end up living in the Clarkson family mansion? Don't tell me it was your 'debt of gratitude' to Nancy that landed you there" Peter said, finding the notion personally unlikely. "How could it be?" scoffed Melissa. As a server brought their meals to the table, she shifted aside. "It's all because of that unlucky encounter I had with Joseph, Nancy's second elder brother, at the party." "Oh, I heard about that, I read the news. There are rumors that he's the father of Alvin and Alvina." Peter was earnestly observing Melissa's expressions, as he was still skeptical about all of this. If such news were circulating, there could only be two possibilities: either it was the truth, or Melissa was using it as an excuse to get close to the Clarkson family. "Peter, you know, I have no idea who