Chapter 8 Just as was about to step inside , a sharp , pitiful meow reached her ears from nearby . She turned her head and saw a tiny , newborn kitten hanging g from a tree branch , its wide , helpless eyes fixed on her . " Don't worry , I'll save you . Talia set down the things she was carrying and rushed over to the tree to rescue the kitten The dense branches blocked her view , and just as she reached up to help , Edgar emerged from the Wells family house and strode toward the Maybach parked on the roadside . He into the car and settled into the back seat , leaning against the plush leather . His usually sharp features showed a slight trace of fatigue . " Mr. Binder , should we head to the mountain villa for a rest ? We can resume our search for the miracle doctor tomorrow , Eden suggested Edgar nodded slightly . " Drive " As the luxury car pulled away , it passed by Talia . The rear window slowly rolled up , and for a brief moment , both she and Edgar exchanged a glance , only for the glass to rise completely , severing their connection . Talia quickly pulled her gaze away . She thought . That feeling of familiarity - what is that about ?" But she didn't give it much thought . " Go find your mom , " she murmured softly as she gently placed the kitten on the ground and picked up the gift she'd brought for Curtis , heading toward the Wells family . As soon as she walked in , Perry and his family greeted her with exaggerated smiles . Before they could exchange pleasantries , Adele grabbed her hand and began her usual act of playing the victim . " Talla , our beauty salon's in a bit of financial trouble . Could you talk to Edric and ask him to lend us some support ! " " Support ? " Talia's expression instantly grew cold . Since her parents had died in the shipwreck and Terry had passed from the grief , Perry had seized control of the Wells family's pharmacy business . He also took their parents ' shares and assets , all under the guise of being her legal guardian . If it hadn't been for Sirena's protection , she and Curtis would have been left abandoned . And on top of all that , Perry was a gambling addict . He had lost the family's once thriving network of pharmacies and now only had a small clinic left . " Yes ! " Perry , oblivious to her change in mood , continued his sob story . " It's our fault - we couldn't protect your grandfather's legacy . Now all we have left is this tiny clinic . Talia , you have to help preserve what your grandfather worked so hard for ? " She thought , Here we go again In her past life , they'd used this same tactic to pressure her into begging Edric for money . It wasn't until her dying moments that she learned from Nina that after marrying , Edric had become the CEO of t immediately began to take his revenge on her the Russell Group and He had quietly sabotaged the Wells family , and with Perry's gambling and incompetence , the family's business had crumbled , By the time Perry had forced her to ask Edric for money , he had made his demands clear - step by step , leading her into a trap . Talia still remembered the times she had begged so desperately , and the mocking , disdainful look Edric had given her . All of that had been because of the Wells family . She subtly pulled her hand away from Adele and said coolly , " You inherited Grandpa's legacy . It's up to you to protect it " Adele's face immediately twisted with anger . " What do you mean by that ! Just because you've married into a wealthy family , you think you can " Don't forget how much money we've spent taking care of your sickly little brother ! You ungrateful bitch , do you have any conscience ? " At the mention Curtis , Talia's expression turned cold and sharp . " If it weren't for you , Curtis would never have fallen ill You're the ones who ruined him ! You should take responsibility ! " Chapter 8 Adele was taken aback by her sudden fierceness . She thought . This girl has always been gentle and easygoing - how has she suddenly become so forceful ? Perry quickly intervened , trying to smooth things over . " Yes , yes , we responsibility for Curtis's illness . But the treatment requires so many expensive medicines , and we're running a bit tight on funds at the moment … " Talia thought . ' Still asking for money ! ' Talia shot a cold look at Perry . I'm divorcing Edric soon , so I won't be the cash cow anymore . If you think my brother's a burden , I'll take him with me today ! " " Don't ! " The moment Perry heard her mention taking Curtis , his face went pale . He quickly shifted his tone . " What do you mean , burden ! 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