Julia has gone too far with what she said! I may not know the details as to what happened back then, but that’s my mom she’s talking about! With that in mind, I cranked up the hostility in my tone and said coldly, “You shouldn’t talk about my mom like that, Mrs. Lane.”
“But I am simply speaking the truth. Why do you think I can’t accept you being Isabelle’s daughter? Your mother deliberately seduced Darius after finding out that he’s my son; she practically had him wrapped around her finger. She was even going to use him against us! Had I not realized that in time, the Lane family wouldn’t even exist today! She has always been trying to seek revenge for the Andersons. Does she really think I don’t know that just because she keeps it to herself?”
“That’s impossible!” I rebuked her immediately. My mom would never do something like this! She’s always been kind and gentle! She’s an angel that has descended from heaven. There’s no way she would manipulate a guy who loves her so much for her own personal gain!
“Why do you think I objected to their relationship and locked Darius up at home on her wedding day? It’s precisely because I noticed what Isabelle was up to! You can go ask your mom if you don’t believe me.”
“That won’t be necessary!” My expression grew completely cold. Being a businesswoman, it was in Julia’s nature to be suspicious of others. I didn’t blame her for doubting my intentions when I dated Christopher, but I wasn’t about to let her talk about my mom like that.
“You were the last person to see my Uncle Robert, Mrs. Lane. My mom saw that and you know it. That’s why you’re making such horrible accusations! You wouldn’t have said all that if you didn’t know! In other words, you’re feeling guilty for causing the death of my uncle!”
I knew it was inappropriate of me to say such things, especially when things were not looking great for Christopher and me. However, my mom was my own family member; there is no way I could sit by and let someone insult her like that!
“You…” Even Julia was shocked by my sudden outburst and stared speechlessly at me for quite a while before continuing, “I can understand your desire to defend Isabelle because you are her daughter. Likewise, I am defending my son as his mother. I don’t blame you for what you said.”
That’s a perfectly rational response from her, and yet… Why am I feeling a lot worse after hearing it? I let out a sigh at the thought of that and looked up at the sunny sky above. “Regardless, I still respect you, Mrs. Lane. I may have made a lot of mistakes in life, but I will not give up on Christopher even if the entire world objects to our relationship. I don’t care if you call me heartless or shameless for insisting on dating Christopher, but we’ve promised to spend the rest of our lives together, and nothing will ever change that.”
I didn’t care if people labeled me as unfilial for liking the son of our enemy. Christopher was a man who would sacrifice his life to save mine in a heartbeat, and I would never let go of him for the world.
Julia was about to say something in response but my stubbornness shocked her so much that she held her tongue in the end. I figured she probably recalled our peaceful times together as well as her promise to hold a grand wedding for me.
She then let out a sigh moments later. “Your relationship with Chris has long been beyond my control. He went as far as pointing a gun at his head when you were dying at the hospital – what more could a mother like me possibly do? However…”
Julia’s tone turned cold all of a sudden as she continued, “I will not allow anyone to cause the Lane family any harm, and I mean anyone. Is that clear?”
So that’s what she’s concerned about? I chuckled at the thought of that. “Understood. I’ve already made my stand the moment I chose to be with Christopher, haven’t I?”
