Simone had finished her tasks and decided to bid farewell.
Aunt Karah stood up and held her hand, saying, "Let me see you off."
Elbert said to Simone, "Do drop by the hospital to check on me, considering my infertility."
These words deeply affected Old Mr. and Mrs. Johnston. If their grandson was truly infertile, what would happen in the future? They would have even more grievances towards their own daughter.
Simone chuckled and shook her head, then playfully winked at him, saying, "I'll go back and make a sachet bag for you. Dealing with infertility isn't as easy as it seems."
By temporarily suppressing the curse, Elbert could avoid becoming infertile.
He was deeply moved and exclaimed, "Simone is still the best in my family."
Aunt Karah escorted Simone out, and the Gray brothers, including Titus, followed along.
Due to their mother's actions, they felt ashamed to stay any longer. Moreover, they needed to inform their father about the situation.
On the way, Simone whispered to Aunt Karah, "Mrs. Karah, don't worry. However, in the next week or so, you guys still need to act out your roles."
"Auntie Bridgette should convey your emotions and feedback to Mrs. Gray," she added.
Aunt Karah nodded. "Alright, if there's anything urgent on my end, I'll get in touch with you."
As long as the curse on her son was not lifted, she would continue to worry. That was why putting on this act felt more genuine.
After seeing Simone off at the parking lot, Mrs. Karah greeted the Gray brothers before returning to the hospital ward.
Titus said to Simone, "Mom might be angry with you again this time."
Simone shrugged and said indifferently, "I know, but I don't care. It's not like I forced her to do what she did. Can't she let me expose the truth?"
"Besides," she continued, "Jodie and the person behind her have ulterior motives. Even if it wasn't for me today, it would have been exposed in a few days."
Titus nodded. "True. We don't think you did anything wrong by helping the Johnston Family."
"Just wanted to remind you to be careful with Mom and Jodie lately. They've been picking on us a lot." He sighed bitterly.
Lately, they found themselves constantly under the scrutiny of their birth mother's disapproval.
Simone nodded in acknowledgment. "I understand."
She was afraid they wouldn't cause any trouble. Things were easier to manage after they caused a ruckus, especially when it came to Jodie.
Simone kept an eye on the person behind her, capable of absorbing more luck to continuously support Jodie.
After Simone drove away, Titus pulled out his phone to contact their birth father.
Once the call was answered, he recounted the hospital incident to his father, Steven.
Steven was furious and on the verge of a stroke. He had been away on a business trip for a while, and his wife had pulled such a stunt again.
"Why can't she stop being a hindrance?" he exclaimed to his son.
After hanging up the phone with his son, he dialed Salma's number and began scolding her.
However, Salma was defiant and retorted, claiming she did what she did because their daughter-in-law deserved it.
It seemed that she was just the way she was, and her family couldn't stand to see her doing well.
Steven's voice turned dark. "You're simply being unreasonable. I haven't had an affair; I have a clear conscience. If you don't believe me, you can investigate."
"I'll give you two choices right now. Either send Jodie away immediately and sever all ties, or you and Jodie move out together," he stated.
"Fine, you're all forcing me." Salma reluctantly agreed. "If no one can accept me, then I'll leave."
Steven's heart grew colder. "Good, take Jodie with you."
If his wife continued down this path, he was ready to bring up the dreaded word—divorce. He couldn't bear to see the entire Gray household crumble because of such a troublesome person.
They ended the call on a sour note.
Salma called Jodie angrily and told her to pack up, informing her that they were moving out. Jodie hadn't anticipated things escalating to this point. She was surprised by her stepmother's decision, but after a moment's reflection, she realized it was because her stepmother still found her useful. Without the benefits and her accommodating attitude, her stepmother might turn against her at any moment.
A stepmother could never compare to a real mother.
Jodie wanted to stay and hoped that her stepbrothers would come back to her. However, she knew that Steven had given the order, and she had no choice. She complained about her father being heartless, as she had called him 'dad' so many times in vain.
The Gray brothers were speechless at their mother's decision. But they were relieved to finally be rid of the trouble that Jodie had become.
As for their mother, they sighed, hoping she would come to her senses after enduring the hardships caused by Jodie. They offered to help, but Salma declined their assistance.
Reluctantly, the brothers moved both women to a nearby villa that was under Salma's name. They also brought along a few servants to assist with the move and help Jodie settle in.
However, Salma still held a grudge. So, every day, she would make the three brothers come to the villa to eat together. If they didn't come, she would call and complain and scold them.
During meals, the three brothers became the targets of her frustrations.
Titus and his brothers endured countless hardships, causing their feelings towards their birth mother to grow increasingly distant. To make matters worse, a hint of resentment began to build in their hearts. Dealing with a mother like this was truly a challenging ordeal for them...
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