Chapter 57

"What did you say?" Evelina reacted with disbelief. "I submitted the forgiveness letter more than ten days ago.This shouldn't be happening."

Margot should have been home with the Gibson family already, given the timeline.

"Demi,stay calm. I'll personally check what's going on at the police station." Evelina assured Demi before promptly preparing to leave.

"I'll accompany you," Caleb insisted. As her lawyer, he naturally felt responsible.

No sooner had they exited Florrie's room than a furious call from Ady Marsh interrupted them.

Years ago, Ady had nearly lost her life to kidney failure, and Aurora was the only suitable donor.

Without hesitation, Aurora donated her kidney, significantly compromising her health, earning immense affection and gratitude from Ady, surpassing even her real granddaughter.

"Caleb, I've overlooked your behavior so far because you're Vivienne's family, but your arrogance ends here!How dare you upset Aurora so badly that she fainted?"

Among her three daughters-in-law, Vivienne displeased Ady the most, primarily because Vivienne's husband,Franklin, indulged her excessively, undermining Ady's authority.O

"Understand clearly: This isn't over. Go apologize to Aurora immediately, and don't stop until she forgives you! Moreover, I've heard you're associating with a divorced woman-end it immediately. You represent the Marsh family now; behave accordingly and steer clear of questionable women!"

As a younger family member, Caleb listened patiently before calmly replying, "Thank you for your advice,but we aren't close enough for you to dictate my personal life choices."

"Your brat!" Ady erupted furiously.

Completely unfazed, Caleb said smoothly, "If that's all, I'll hang up now. Goodbye, Mrs. Marsh."

His cousins had repeatedly warned him about Ady's formidable nature and her tight grip over the Marsh family for decades.

Caleb considered himself sufficiently respectful; after all, he ended the caIl politely.

Evelina, however, immediately saw through his act. "You deliberately provoked Ady to redirect her attention from me, didn't you?"

Caleb innocently shrugged. "Me? NNever."

Appreciatively, Evelina patted his shoulder. "Thank you, Caleb. But Ady is your aunt's mother-in-law. Don't create trouble for her on my behalf."

Just as Caleb prepared a response, his phone started ringing nonstop.

His cousin, Damien, was calling, sounding extremely upset.

"You know my grandmother dislikes Mom, so why would you provoke Aurora? Grandma came personally to scold us."

He firmly instructed Caleb, "Apologize to Aurora immediately."

"Absolutely not!" Caleb stubbornly refused. "Besides, Jasper was also involved. Why isn't she confronting the Russell family instead?"

Frustrated, Damien massaged his temples on the other end. "Mom's health is fragile. Do you really want to force her to lower herself before Grandma because of you?"

Caleb hesitated, feeling deeply concerned for his aunt. "Aurora is obviously faking-"

"If Grandma believes Aurora fainted, then she fainted. Don't you realize that?" Damien's voice echoed loudly enough for Evelina to overhear.

After brief contemplation, Evelina said, "Caleb, perhaps it's best to apologize. Aurora worked hard staging this fainting episode. If you don't play along, she'll lose face, giving Ady more reason to trouble your aunt."

Understanding the logic, Caleb reluctantly gave in. "Fine, but it's purely for my aunt's sake."

Damien's tone softened noticeably. "Who's the woman with you? Let me speak with her."

Caleb held out the phone, placing it on speaker.

"Hello, this is Damien Marsh, third son of the Marsh family. I've heard you're the reason behind my cousin's conflict with Aurora?"

Without waiting for Evelina's reply, Damien continued bluntly, "Name your price. What will it take for you to leave my cousin alone?"