Chapter 168 So I'm Rich Now

Uncle Benjamin's voice was calm, each word steady and deliberate, but the sadness in his eyes was unmistakable. It made me pause, listening intently. Ever since my mom got married, it was like she'd become a completely different person. The close bond she once had with my uncle had gradually faded away. So much so that when my uncle picked out gifts for her, he avoided anything too expensive, worried it might upset her. Hearing this, I couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration toward my mom. But then I remembered—she never badmouthed my grandpa in front of me. Whenever his name came up, she would just sigh heavily, a cloud of sadness passing over her face. My dad, on the other hand, never missed a chance to complain about how my grandpa's family looked down on us and kicked us out, making me resent them for years. Looking back now, I realized there might've been more to the story than I knew. Acting on impulse, I suddenly hugged Uncle Benjamin tightly. "Uncle Benjamin, m