“So much so that Dad immediately appointed her as the chairwoman when he woke up, even though she doesn’t have a background in corporate matters.”
Edwin chuckled, “If you’re going to be so salty about it, then you should have acted yourself. Though, I doubt that Grandpa would have made you the chairwoman like he did with Hannah.”
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Ursula slammed her fork down and glowered at Edwin.
“Don’t forget that I am your aunt! Mind your manners when you speak to me! How dare you disrespect me like this? I heard that Hannah took you in and looked after you for a certain period. It seems that your time with her only worsened your temperament. Is that why you’ve completely lost any speck of dignity that is expected of someone from the White family?!”
Edwin’s face darkened.
“You can berate me all you want, but don’t drag Hannah into it!”
“Why not? It’s the truth, isn’t it?” Ursula looked Edwin up and down.
“Just look at what a scoundrel you’ve become after you graduated!”
Edwin slammed his own cutlery on the table.
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“Whatever I do with my life is none of your business!”
Byrum could no longer stand it and beat his fist against the table.
“That’s enough! Did you come here to have a meal or to fight?! If you’re not here to eat, then get out!”
A tense silence filled the room. Soon enough, Edwin picked up his fork and resumed eating.
Meanwhile, Ursula’s face was twitching in her attempt to keep her composure. She glared at Hannah from across the table. Not once had the younger woman spoken, from start to finish.
As much as she hated it, Ursula had to commend Hannah for keeping her cool. Despite being called all sorts of terrible things, she didn’t seem fazed.
Ursula elbowed Johanna under the table and gave her a pointed Look.
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Understanding the silent message, Johanna jumped to her feet, her eyes red with unshed tears.
“Grandpa, I’ve been kneeling in the garden for days. I’ve truly realized my wrongdoing. Please, I beg of you. Give me a chance to make amends and prove myself. Please let me stay by your side.”
She was choking with sobs as she spoke, and by the time she finished, tears were streaming down her face.
Johanna then turned toward Tinsley.
“Grandma, you raised me ever since I was a little girl. I know that I’ve greatly disappointed you and Grandpa. Please give me another chance.”
Tinsley was known for her being softhearted, especially to her loved ones. Seeing Johanna weep brought back images of her granddaughter as a young child, always clinging to her skirts.
She heaved a sigh and glanced at her husband.