Chapter 1272

Marcus chuckled with resignation. "You are too smart and sharp-witted, Sabbie."

"It's okay, I can understand it. You have been relatives for so long, after all, it's only natural that she would want to come home and visit her family. Besides, it has nothing to do with my mother anyways." She paused, before pleading honestly. "Cousin Marcus, do you mind not telling my mom about this?"

She bit her lips and forced a bitter smile. "Though my mom refused to acknowledge her father and brother, the injustice and humiliation she faced when she was young was still imprinted on her. She had to watch as even the girl who was merely a distant relative could share the love of her father, while she was despised..."

"I know..." Marcus said. "I know what Aunt Gloria had been through. In my heart, I have only one aunt, and that's your mother, not anyone else. I won't trade my bond with Aunt Gloria for anything in the world, nor will I force her into acknowledging grandpa and my father as her family.