Chris' face turned colder. "If he insists, I'll let this go easily. Got it?"Chris was upfront with Travis.He had two choices before him—his wife or brother from another mother. It was a no-brainer that Chris would choose Kathryn.Chris knew who Benjamin was like the back of his palm.If he was too insistent on this matter, the consequences would be dire.Travis knew his concerns. He took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I got it."Both of them talked for a while more.Travis expressed his desire to reconfirm Kathryn's identity many times.Yet, Travis had become less insistent about it after Chris broke down the pros and cons for him.Chris had a point.He was protective of Kathryn. Yet, from the looks of things, the troubles in the Albert family were far from gone.Krista was a game-changer. She knew the weaknesses of everyone in the Albert family. She knew how to handle them.Plus, the Albert family would accept her even if Kathryn was a Winchester. However, it wouldn't be
Travis was turning his car out of Sunshine Bay and onto the main road. Then, he saw Benjamin's car turning into the road toward Sunshine Bay.Travis frowned. He glanced at the rearview mirror briefly and stopped his car by the roadside.Travis knew very well why he was at Sunshine Bay.He looked for his phone and called Benjamin. Benjamin answered the call quickly, "Travis!""Turn around and come back," Travis said coldly.His trip to Sunshine Bay now was a waste of time. Plus, he would trigger Chris too.Chris had laid out the pros and cons of the situation clearly.The Albert family was in an undesirable state. He would never hope for anyone to mess with the manageable balance he had now.Benjamin, who was driving to Sunshine Bay, heard Travis.His eyebrows knitted together tightly. "Where are you?""I'm right outside waiting for you."Benjamin didn't want to turn back.Yet, Travis did not hang up. A ball of rage formed in his heart. He was angry, but he turned back anywa
Susan was the apple of the Winchesters' eyes.It could potentially not be a fortunate thing for Kathryn if she returned to the Winchesters."I'm not worked up. You're the one overcomplicating things," Benjamin argued."Take it as me overthinking then," Travis said with annoyance, not wanting to argue further.Benjamin was rendered speechless. What was the meaning of this?Travis said before Benjamin spoke, "Tell Dad to settle things with Susan properly before thinking about finding that daughter of his.""Travis, why are you picking on Susan? What did she do wrong?""She did nothing wrong, but her existence is a mistake," Travis said with a cold face."Don't you think you're being unreasonable?" Benjamin retorted."It doesn't matter. It is what it is. You must do what you think is appropriate for the situation."He was left with two choices. He had to either stop looking for his sister, or he had to settle things with Susan before finding her.The corner of Benjamin's lips t
It was exactly as Kathryn had thought.Benjamin had said a lot of things to Travis earlier. Anger grew in his heart as he thought about it.He was especially triggered by how Travis suddenly brought up Susan.What did he mean by settling things with Susan? His implications were as clear as day. He wanted Susan out of the Winchester family.Why would he make such a request?He'd barely stepped out of Sunshine Bay. Then, there he went, suggesting such a preposterous thing.Benjamin didn't need much time before he connected the dots. This was Chris' doing."Was it your idea to make Travis say such things when we don't even know anything? Or was it her idea?"Anyone would understand who the woman he referred to was.Chris was already unhappy when Benjamin paid this visit to him.Now, his face was as dark as charcoal as Benjamin wouldn't let Kathryn go. He said threateningly, "If you want to act like a rabid dog, get out. Or else, I will rip your teeth out myself."Kathryn was cl
Benjamin's breathing became heavier as he met Chris' eyes. The next instant, Chris said, "Do you want to leave yourself, or do I have to ask someone to kick you out?""I think it's necessary to make things clear today."After a few minutes, Benjamin probably realized that Kathryn seemed to misunderstand something. He believed that he had to explain things clearly. Everything sounded too ridiculous.A DNA test with Kathryn's baby? Benjamin couldn't understand what was going on in Kathryn's mind.Before he could say anything, Kathryn snappishly said, "Make things clear? I have nothing to say to you. We only met for the first time at Huber Bay, didn't we? How could you try to frame me like this for your sister?""You …""Shut up! I can't believe someone like you wanted to carry out a DNA test with my baby. I wouldn't fall for you even if no other man is alive on this planet. A DNA test? I guess you should carry out a mental wellness examination for yourself instead!"Benjamin was s
Benjamin's face was filled with rage after being kicked out of Sunshine Bay. He got into his car furiously and smashed his hands on the steering wheel fiercely. "What the hell is wrong with them? Can't they just let me explain?"He was even more infuriated as he thought about it. He couldn't find a way to let his anger out. His phone, however, vibrated all of a sudden before he could start his car's engine. It was Travis who was calling.Benjamin and Travis had been contacting each other so frequently for the past two days that they seemed to be talking to each other more than they had for the past two years. It was all thanks to Chris.Benjamin tried to calm himself down before answering the phone. Yet, Travis still noticed the rage in his tone as he spoke."You're still at Sunshine Bay.""I am. I guess Chris told you about it." Benjamin still sounded furious. He couldn't believe that Chris would complain about it.Travis' tone grew colder. "It seems like you've ignored what
Krista sneered, "She's just an adopted child. She always failed to understand her own place. She's so annoying."She used to suck up to Susan a lot but was utterly disgusted with her now.Savanna was sewing as she said, "You have to watch out. Franco isn't accepting Kathryn either, isn't he?"It was good news for Franco if the Winchesters hadn't given up. He would try his best to hook Susan up with Chris.Krista frowned. "What does it have to do with him?"She had understood many things after staying by Franco's side for years. It was useless for her to please everyone around her. Her efforts would be in vain if her husband was terrible.Fortunately, Chris didn't get rid of Kathryn even though he knew she was Krista's daughter. It seemed that Chris' feelings for Kathryn were genuine indeed.Yet, Krista thought she had to settle the matter with the Winchesters no matter how nice the Alberts were.Savanna nodded. "It's true, but Susan is a wicked person.""I know," Krista said
When Krista arrived at Oakridge Heights, she saw Martha sitting on a stool on the lawn. She was drawing.What surprised her was that Susan wasn't the only person who was here for a visit. Mia was there as well.The scene looked harmonious, but there also seemed to be traces of rivalry. There was no doubt that Susan and Mia were secretly competing.It was pretty surprising for Mia to appear at Oakridge Heights.Mia's cousin, Amelia, had been implicated and had to marry an intellectually disabled person because of her. Chris hadn't really forgiven her even though she had begged him for forgiveness.Krista thought what had happened was enough to let her realize that she didn't hold any significance in Chris' heart. Moreover, Grace had been so furious that she kicked her out of the Millers.Krista thought Mia had given up on Chris. What was she trying to do again now?Martha didn't look pleased as well. It seemed that something was troubling her. Mia inquired gently, "What's troub