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Chapter 1520

Author: Ginger Sue
Both Alyssa and Jasper were speechless.

Newton really had a sharp tongue. But it was such good tongue-lashing!

"Dad, Anne was my wife. I'm just here to pay her my respects. Why are all of you antagonizing me?" Javier couldn't stand Newton's words anymore. He immediately lost composure in front of his father.

"Your wife? Isn't your wife that criminal, Sophia Kirkman?" Newton snorted.

Javier's hands balled into fists as he burned with anger.

Newton had never once affirmed Sophia's position as his daughter-in-law, yet now, here he was, doing so in such a sarcastic way. What else was Newton doing but insulting and humiliating Javier?

"Dad, the truth about Anne's death was late by 20 years. I'm just as devastated after finding out about it!"

Javier's eyes were bloodshot as he pointed at his own chest. "I was under so much pressure all those years ago because I brought Anne and Jasper home. I did it even though you opposed my decision! Didn't I do that all because I loved Anne? You s
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Grandpa Newton, now that’s a read! Javier deserves that check and then some!
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