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He clenched his fists and walked up to Caroline. “Say that again if you’ve got the guts!”
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Caroline stared right at his angry face, just inches away, but stayed calm. She lifted her chin and said. “Did t say something wrong? The proof is right here, and you still call it fake. Either you’re too dumb to get it, or you just can’t face the truth.”
“You-!” Liam lost control and threw a punch at Caroline’s chest.
Miguel quickly stepped in and caught Liam’s fist with his hand.
Liam looked at Miguel with frustration. “You’re still backing her? Did you even listen to what she just said?”
Miguel’s face turned serious as he scolded him. “No matter what she said, you can’t hit her! Do you know how strong you are? Caroline’s a girl–there’s no way she could take a hit from you.”
He pushed Liam’s hand away with force as he spoke.
Liam gripped his fists at his sides and glared past Miguel at Caroline. “Someone like her doesn’t deserve our sympathy. If she got beaten to death, she would’ve brought it on herself!”
“Shut up!” Miguel snapped loudly. “She’s still family. How can you say that about your sister? Don’t you have any conscience?”
Liam was momentarily speechless.
Miguel had always cared about Caroline, but he’d never been this tough on Liam over her before.
Yet today, he was standing up for her no matter what. What was going on?
Liam sneered. “Look at what she’s been up to lately–does she even act like family? Forget everything else, what she did to Helen today was downright cruel! I am ashamed to say that she is my sister!”
Even though the recording sounded real, he wasn’t about to believe it.
A person’s true character speaks louder than anything else.
Helen was kind–hearted–there was no way she’d hurt Caroline.
On the other hand, Caroline had always been plotting against Helen, both openly and in secret.
That made the truth clear.
Miguel said, “The recording is real. Don’t let your personal feelings blind you about Caroline. Right now, what matters most is fixing Helen’s situation, not wasting time arguing.”
He then turned and headed toward the room.
In under two minutes, he came back with the other three following him.
Jamie looked happy and relaxed
Helen, however, was different./She held her wrist to her face, quietly crying.
Back in the living room, Miguel prepared some coffee, grabbed a few paper cups, and poured everyone a
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drink.
“Stop standing around–have some coffee.”
Nobody moved except Jamie, who dropped onto the couch without a second thought.
Before Jamie could grab the coffee, Miguel handed him a cup:
“Careful, it’s hot.”
Jamie smiled. “Thanks, Uncle Miguel.”
Since he and Helen were together now, he figured he should call Miguel that.
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Liam wasn’t happy, though. He walked over and looked down at Jamic. “Who do you think you’re calling Uncle Miguel? Don’t get carried away!”
Give him a little attention, and he’s all sunshine.
Jamie had taken advantage of Helen and deserved a beating. Miguel must be crazy to be so nice to him.
Jamie stayed calm and said politely, “Uncle Liam, I’m not crossing any lines. Since I’m with Helen now, it’s only natural to call him that.
“You-!” Liam pointed at him, shaking with anger.
He was about to yell at Jamie, but Miguel stopped him.
“Enough, Liam. What’s done is done–losing your cool won’t fix anything.”
Getting worked up doesn’t solve problems–it would just make things worse.
They had to talk calmly if they wanted to find a solution.
Liam glanced at Edwin, who was sitting quietly in a chair, smoking a cigarette and not saying a word.
Helen was Edwin’s daughter. If even Edwin stayed silent, there was no point in arguing more.
“Fine, do whatever you want. I’m out.”
He stormed out, slamming the door behind him.
The room went quiet.
After a pause, Miguel said, “Liam’s always like that. Just ignore him. Let’s all have some coffee.”
Everyone crowded around the coffee table, but Caroline quietly took a small stool out to the balcony to watch the situation from a distance.
Miguel turned to Jamie. “Mr. Wagner, we’ve mostly figured out what happened today. We don’t blame you and hope you’ll forget this ever happened. Please don’t bring it up again after you leave.”
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