Chapter 281

Michael stood with his hands behind his back, glancing past Renee before fixing his stern gaze on Susanne.

"Is this how you raised your child? Her tuition increases every year, and Patrick never denied her anything. Is this how she repays us?"

"All these years, we hoped you'd learn proper manners and be a good wife. You can't even raise a child properly—what are you good for?"

His sharp words made Susanne bow her head lower and lower, her neck flushing red with shame, her nervous hands twisting together.

Watching this scene broke Renee's heart.

Anger burned through her whole body, making even her breath feel hot. Though she had done nothing wrong, guilt made her eyes sting.

She knew exactly who Michael really wanted to scold.

Once, Renee had genuinely looked up to Michael as her grandfather.

When her mother took care of Michael during his illness, Renee had helped a lot too. But in the end, he only quietly warned her:

"Don't be so calculative at such a young age."

Michael tho