Transmigrated as the Villain Boss's Precious Darling

But adults don’t listen to children, so there was nothing they could do. Phoebe Thorne had to return, and it wouldn’t have been right for Amanda Chapman to stay behind. Felix Thorne gently coaxed his niece for a moment, then set off with Phoebe and her two children.

"Amanda, hide this money. Don’t let that old hag search you and take it."

Tang Xiaonan took out all of her allowance. All the bits and pieces added up to about five yuan, and she stuffed it all into Amanda Chapman’s hands. That way, she could buy a nice snack whenever she had a craving.

"Once Aunt Phoebe gets a divorce, you’ll be able to come back."

Tang Xiaonan comforted the little girl, who was crying her eyes out. Her own heart ached terribly. ’I really hope Aunt Phoebe gets her divorce soon.’

Amanda Chapman wiped her tears away forcefully and hugged Tang Xiaonan. ’She really couldn’t bear to leave her cousin. Of everyone in the family, her cousin was the kindest to her. She had no idea when her mother would finally get a divorce.’

That afternoon, Felix Thorne and the others returned, their expressions grim. During dinner, Goldie Thorne began to indignantly recount the Chapman family’s disgusting behavior.

"They didn’t have a single pleasant thing to say when we got there, and they were so dismissive. If Sixth Uncle hadn’t told us not to cause a scene, I would’ve beaten that old hag to death!"

"And you’d end up in jail for it. Just listen to Sixth Uncle. Go get those photos taken first."

Felix Thorne grumbled, then lowered his head and shoveled rice into his mouth. He’d almost lost his temper earlier in the day, too, but Sixth Uncle had warned him repeatedly. No matter how furious he was, he had to endure it.

"Did you talk to the Chapmans? When is it scheduled for?" Byron Thorne asked with concern.

"We did. The Chapmans said to do as we please, so I told them we’d go over the day after tomorrow to talk," Felix Thorne said angrily.

The Chapman family clearly didn’t respect Phoebe Thorne. Their tone suggested she was utterly dispensable. ’It’s as if my sister is shamelessly clinging to their family. I’ll swallow this insult for now, but I’ll make them pay for it one day.’

"Then the day after tomorrow it is. I’ll let Old Sixth know."

A cold look crossed Byron Thorne’s face; the Chapman family’s attitude had thoroughly disheartened him. He had been hesitant about the divorce, but now his resolve was firm. ’In ancient times, a woman could still get a mutual divorce if her life was miserable. Now that we’re in a new society, it’s not such a shameful thing anymore.’

’At worst, he and his wife could just leave more money for their daughter. She’ll always find a way to get by.’

’As for his two grandchildren, Byron actually wasn’t too keen on taking them in. The granddaughter would be fine; they could raise her for a few years and marry her off. But it was better not to take the grandson. If he came back, not only would Phoebe’s life become difficult, but remarrying would also be an issue. No man would be willing to take on another man’s son.’

「Two more days passed.」

The Thorne family once again headed to Wraven to negotiate. Tang Xiaonan pestered them relentlessly, using the excuse that she missed her cousin Amanda and little cousin Allister, and was allowed to tag along.

The group consisted of the three Thorne brothers, Preston Thorne, Shane Thorne, and Byron Thorne. It was a formidable lineup, and they marched toward the Chapman residence in a vast, imposing procession.

The Chapman house was also packed with people. Brian Chapman’s four married sisters had all returned, along with their husbands and several of his uncles. The living room was full, and they completely outnumbered the Thornes.

Both Shane Thorne and Preston Thorne had seen their share of high-stakes situations, so they were not the least bit intimidated by the Chapman family’s little show of force. They had discussed their strategy beforehand: Shane would play good cop, and Preston would play bad cop. The rest of the Thornes were to keep quiet and follow Shane’s cues. When it was time to make a move, they would. A little intimidation was still necessary.

"We’ve come today to discuss the domestic situation between my niece and Brian Chapman. Now, logically speaking, it isn’t our place as outsiders to interfere in a married couple’s affairs. However, my niece, Phoebe, returned to her family home to give birth over six months ago, and Brian Chapman hasn’t visited her even once," Shane Thorne said, formally opening the discussion.

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