5
This was my father’s prized Darjeeling tea.
He rarely brings it out.
I struggled to hold back my laughter and nodded.
“Seeing you happy makes me content,” my stepmother quickly regained her smile, excitedly rubbing her hands.
“Fiona, about what I mentioned earlier, have you thought about it? Your sister still needs to buy a house.”
Henry squeezed my hand.
“I heard that Fiona’s mother left some belongings here. Let’s take those first, then we can talk.”
“No way.”
My father immediately refused.
“Since father–in–law said no, let’s leave then.”
As Henry was about to lead me out, Tina quickly blocked the door.
“You’re not short on money. What’s wrong with giving me a little?!”
I clenched my fists and sneered.
“I’d rather throw my money in the ocean than give it to you!”
“Alright, no need to waste words. Bring out everything. Name your price, and don’t bother us in the future!”
My stepmother and Tina’s eyes
ediately lit up.
“But think carefully. If I don’t accept this price, you won’t have another chance. Fiona won’t give you money anymore, and if I find out about any transfers; they’ll be taken back immediately. After all, it’s our marital property.”
Everyone in the room suddenly fell silent.
I watched as the three of them huddled together, whispering and calculating how much money to ask for, feeling irritated.
Henry patted my hand, a calm smile on his face.
“We’ve decided,” my father said.
“Don’t rush. Bring out the items first so I can take a look.”
My father immediately went upstairs and brought down a box.
All that remained of my mother’s belongings were stuffed inside. As I reached out to take it, he quickly pulled it back.
Seeing this action, a chill ran through my heart.
“Give your sister the money first, then I’ll give you the things.”
Tramained cilent
I remained silent, sitting back on the sofa. Henry put his arm around my waist and glanced at the contents of the box.
“How can I be sure these all belonged to my mother–in–law? What if I give you the money and you claim these things are yours?”
“We’re not that kind of people!” Tina anxiously replied.
Obviously, she was already impatient to get her hands on the money.
“What kind of people you are is none of my business. I don’t trust you!”
My stepmother and father exchanged glances, and my father spoke up.
“Your mother left a will back then. I’ll bring it to you!”
You had a will all these years and you still hoarded everything!
I wanted to argue with them angrily, but Henry grabbed my hand and shook his head at me.
My father brought out the will and placed it in front of me. Henry took it and carefully examined it.
“So these are your family members, huh? They had a will but still tried to keep your belongings and ask for money. Isn’t this fraud?”
My father’s face turned pale.
If it weren’t for my mom giving him money to invest back then, he wouldn’t have his current status.
“You’ve seen the things, now hurry up and transfer the money. To my previous account!”
Tina raised her chin, looking at me smugly.
“What’s the rush! We can transfer the money, but first, let’s call the police.”
As he spoke, Henry took out his phone and dialed.
“What are you doing?! This is a family matter.”
“Well, unfortunately, Fiona is my wife now.”
