Chapter 299

A bad feeling crept up in my heart. I pressed on, "Shouldn't have what?" Vivian hesitated, her gaze flickering uneasily. "It's… It's because of me… It's because of my actions that your mother… ended up marrying Mr. Hastings Senior…" As she spoke, she pulled a bank card from her delicate handbag and extended it toward me with both hands. "This… This is just a small token. I hope… I hope you can accept it." Mr. Hastings Senior? Alex's father, Robert Hastings? My head buzzed. Mom's marriage to Mr. Hastings Senior… had something to do with Vivian? What the hell was going on? Instinctively, I took a step back and avoided the card she was offering. I asked in disbelief, "What… What do you mean? What does my mom's marriage to Mr. Hastings Senior have to do with you?" Vivian's face turned even paler. "I… I…" She struggled for a long time but failed to form a coherent sentence. In the end, she could only mutter, "It's… It's just an old grudge from the previous generation. I hope you won'