Chapter 9 Colton winked at Veronica , then stepped in front of David . " David , Dad told you to bring Ronie back home , but did you really have to come in the middle of the night ? " Besides , Ronie is Dad's eldest granddaughter . When she comes home , it has to be with a proper welcome . David , sneaking over like this to drag her back is a disgrace to our family " David always felt uneasy around this younger brother who was nearly twenty years younger than him , and for good reason - Colton nothing but trouble . Because Colton was here , David had no choice but to agree to come back tomorrow after making proper arrangements to bring Veronica home . David shot her one last glare before leaving in a hurry . Veronica yawned , not giving David a second thought " You've got my style . I guess that runs in the family , Colton said , reaching out to ruffle her hair , but Veronica dodged . Colton looked wounded and thought , Why is this kid so hard to please ? Veronica gave him a sidelong glance . She didnt exactly hate the Weston family , but she would never feel any deep affection for them either because of David . Colton sighed and grew serious . " Ronie , do you blame us for not visiting you all these years ? " he asked . Veronica shook her head . She didn't . Was Although the Weston family claimed publicly that they had sent her to the village , the truth was that after David and Linda had driven her mother Claudia to an early death , Veronica's grandfather had forcibly taken Veronica back to the village . It was said that her grandfather had some kind of agreement with Mason . Colton let out another sigh . He had always been unruly , but for once , he carried the weight of an elder in his expression , He spoke , " Your father's an idiot , Grandpa's message is that if you don't want to go back to your father's house , then come to Weston Manor . From now on , we will back you up , and no one will dare to bully you Veronica shook her head again and refused . " No , I'm going back ." She still had things to take care of Hearing the answer he had expected , Colton wasn't discouraged . He only reminded Veronica that once she returned home , no matter what happened , she could always contact him . He then asked for her phone number . Colton was shocked when he saw the old black keypad phone in her hand . -- The next day , at the dining table in Weston Manor , Mason wiped away his nonexistent tears , his frustration boiling over . He yelled , " What ? You're telling me Ronie is still using a phone that only costs about thirty bucks ? Poor Ronie . No , I need to redistribute the inheritance . Poor kid . Mason acted as soon as he spoke , immediately summoning the butler to call his lawyer over and redraft the will regarding the inheritance distribution . Colton , sitting at the same table , was long used to Mason's behavior . Victor's expression was much the same as Mason's . In deep distress , Victor said , ' Colton , you said David will be bringing Ronie back today , right ? " Colton nodded Victor remarked , "Then I need to call my two sons back and have them go to David's place . We can't let anyone bully my niece ." Mason kept dabbing at his tears while nodding , " You're right , Victor . Colton , hurry and get some gifts ready . After instructing his two sons . Mason didn't forget to have the butler prepare a gift on his behalf as well . In the afternoon , the sunlight fell warmly on Veronica , making her drowsy . She had only woken up not long ago and now she was 1/2 Chapter 9 already starting to feel sleepy again . David urged her impatiently . " Hurry up . Aren't you going in yet ? " Veronica smiled and stepped into the house that had shut her out just a few days earlier . As soon as she entered , a deliberately cheerful voice rang out from inside . " Veronica , you're back ? " Veronica looked up and met the eyes of around seven young women sitting on the living room sofas , Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!