Chapter 1241

"How shameless. Didn't their family teach them any manners?" I tried to suppress my emotions, but I lost it the moment I saw that comment. No one could stand seeing their family dragged into insults. I didn't have time to dwell on my feelings. I quickly turned to stop Aunt Tina from seeing the news, but just as I did, I saw her body go limp and collapse. "Aunt Tina!" I cried out, catching her just in time. Next to us, Alex was startled, her face filled with worry. Aunt Tina lay in my arms, her face pale as she gripped my hand tightly, her breath unsteady. "Nance, we need to stay away from Bruce. He's the same as before; he's a bastard we can't afford to cross!" "Okay. I promise you. I'll stay away from him and cut all ties," I said, helping her sit on the bed. I brought a glass of water to her lips, my voice trembling. "Please, don't get upset. This isn't what it looks like." However, she wasn't wrong. Bruce was a bastard. He had been the one pestering me, refusing to return my d