Chapter 316

Although Esther was good-tempered, what Mallory said still angered her. Esther could not help but raise her voice. "My sister-in-law didn't give me anything. She's my brother's wife. She's the woman my brother wants to protect. So, she's also the woman I want to protect."

Mallory was silent for a few seconds. Esther could then hear Mallory's voice again. It sounded like she was crying as she said, "Esther, you're scolding me again! You scolded me for a woman whom you just met not long ago. Is our over twenty years of friendship worthless to you?"

Esther would not know what to do every time Mallory cried. She said, "Mallory, don't cry. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have scolded you."

Mallory responded, "Esther, you promised to help me win over your brother and you'll help me to become your sister-in-law so that we'll be together forever. You can't break your promise."

Esther admitted she promised Mallory that. "Mallory, back then my brother wasn't married. So, I agreed when you wanted to b