Chapter 207 Why Are You So Shameless?
Could it be that she, like Andrew, came to question and blame me?
Since the camera crew turned off the live stream at the hotel to allow guests to relax and th viewers to take a break, they weren’t following Simone at this moment.
Salma walked up to Simone and looked at her with gentle eyes. “Simone, I want to talk to
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Simone also wanted to know why Salma had come.
If it was about Jodie, she would have no qualms about confronting her.
She said to Zac and the others, “You guys go back to your rooms and rest. I’ll come up later?
“Okay!” Zac and the others nodded and left first.
In the elevator, Keira curiously speculated. “Is that woman Simone’s biological mother?” Otherwise, she couldn’t think of anyone who would come to find Simone at this period.
Since he had seen Salma at a dinner party before. Zac nodded. “Yeah. She’s her biological mother.”
This surprised the others.
“Do not tell me she’s here to blame Simone for bullying Jodie. Keira expressed her concern Zac laughed and said. “Do you think Simone would allow herself to get bullied?” Upon hearing that. Keira suddenly smiled. “You’re right. Simone isn’t someone who would allow
idea.” herself to get bullied. It is I who had gotten the wrong
She now somewhat understood Simone’s character.
Simone will respond with even greater kindness if someone is kind to her.
But if someone wants to cause trouble, she won’t show them respect and will settle the grudge on the spot.
Harry also felt relieved after hearing what Zac said.
In the hotel’s lobby. Simone looked at Salma, who only showed this gentle and kind smile when she had just returned home.
Because of these moments, she later wanted to treat them well, thinking of them as her own family.
Yet, she never thought they would all believe Jodie and a*sume she was causing trouble under Jodie’s instigation, insinuation, and petty little tricks.
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sked coldly, Mrs. Gray, what do you want from me, Salina felt slightly fortable With Simone’s attitude. Even so, she didn’t reprimand her this time
to mend their relationship.
to tak in you. Let’s have dinner together,” she said,
Simone shook her head and turned her down. “There’s nothing for us to talk about. If there’s something, just say it here. Otherwise, I will go back to my room and rest.
She had no interest in having a heart-to-heart talk with Salma.
If truth be told, she did hope for it when she first returned home in her previous life. But as time went on, her heart grew colder, and she no longer had any expectations.
Salma was taken aback, clearly not expecting Simone to refuse.
She furrowed her brows slightly and elaborated, “I just wanted you to accompany me for dinner. Is that not possible?” Simone looked at her with a half-smile. “Mrs. Gray, we’re not close enough to have dinner together.”
At once, Salma looked at her in disbelief. “I’m your Mom! How are we not close?” Simone raised an eyebrow and said, “Didn’t we cut ties long ago? Have you aged so much that you become so forgetful?” Salma felt a pang in her heart upon hearing these harsh words.
Then, she took a deep breath. “There’s no grudge between a mother and daughter that lasts overnight. We were misled by Jodie’s instigation and insinuation before, which resulted in misunderstandings between us. But now that we know it was a misunderstanding, we want to clear the air with you.”
Simone smiled indifferently and said, “There’s nothing to clear up. Since we’ve already cut our ties, it’s better not to have any further entanglements.”
After that, she bluntly added, “It’s totally unnecessary if you’re here to reconcile with me. I won’t take back my words and the decisions I’ve made. To me, you are merely a stranger now. As long as you don’t actively provoke and bother me, I will pay no attention to you either. But I will make you regret it if you do cause trouble. Just like your sons-I have dealt with each one of them, haven’t I?”
“By saying this, Mrs. Gray, you should be able to understand my attitude, right?” she asked, which caused Salma to feel embarra*sed. “Are you really not going to acknowledge us?” Simone chuckled and said, “It’s not that I’m not going to. Instead, we are no longer related.”
Feeling aggrieved, Salma explained, “I admit we had misunderstood you because of Jodie. But I did treat you well, too!” Indeed, she truly wanted to make up for lost time when Simone finally recognized them again.
After all, she and Steven had five sons and only one daughter. Hence, they both treasured
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baby laughter dearly.
aid they know that their daughter would go missing and remain unfound despite their
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they adopted Jodie because she was the same age as their missing daughter.
urthermore, à geomancy master told them that Jodie could a*sist them in locating their biological daughter.
However, their daughter was never found. As a result, Salma transferred all her maternal affection to Jodie.
Having been raised by the Gray Family for over a decade, Jodie had become obedient, sensible, and reliant on them.
When Simone returned to the Gray Residence, Jodie felt insecure and subtly hinted at a
mistreatment.
This led to their increased favoritism toward Jodie.
While Salma loved the adoptive daughter she had raised, she also held love for her biological daughter.
Simone sneered, “Yes, you did treat me well, but haven’t I already repaid you? Moreover, haven’t I paid an even greater price? Do you honestly believe that a small act of kindness can make me indebted to you for life?” She bluntly added, “Why are you so shameless?” She caught a fever not long after she returned to the Gray Residence.
After sending her to the hospital, Salma stayed by her side all night, showing genuine
concern.
At that time, Simone was touched, which prompted her to treat Salma with increasing kindness.
She prepared medicinal meals, provided ma*sages, and reminded her to take her medicine daily.
However, she never expected such caring behavior to be short-lived and easily punctured when compared to Jodie.
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