Chapter 279

This implied he hadn't even shown up at Vivian’s birthday celebration. Renee found no reason to question his statement. After all, if Marcelo had made an appearance at Vivian’s party, Alma, always eager to stir trouble for Renee, she would have surely sent a picture of him there. Opting against texting, Renee decided to give Marcelo a call. “The ruby came from your brother, but what of the other presents? I've been told you've been quite the benefactor to Vivian," Renee inquired. “Renee, do I not shower you with gifts more than her?" Marcelo shot back. “Don't try to divert the topic!" Renee stood her ground, unwilling to be sidetracked. Marcelo then became quiet. Indeed, he had been the one behind some of the gifts over the years. It had been a tradition for him and his brother to each present Vivian with a gift in the past. Marcelo didn't find any fault with this custom until Renee mentioned it, causing an unexpected twinge of guilt. “Forget about it. I'm choosing to rise above this a