She Got A Better Man

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Samuel had always believed that if he persisted, his mother would eventually accept Helen and her children, allowing them to come back as a family. But now, he knew he had been completely wrong. To his mother, he no longer mattered. Samuel suddenly felt a pang of panic. He was worried he might never share a meal with his mother again. The unresolved issues with his late father had always been a regret. Now, his mother even refused to reconcile with him. Samuel and Skylar's divorce was quite different from Vincent and Rowena's. Rowena voluntarily divorced for the sake of her first love, allowing the mistress to take her place. Since it was mutual, their divorce was relatively amicable. The Gilbert family was a different story. When Samuel and Skylar divorced, it caused a huge scandal. The Gilbert family

rongly opposed their divorce. Skylar, unwilling to leave for the sake of her two young children, refused to divorce.

The divorce lawsuit battle dragged on for a long time until Samuel resorted to underhanded tactics to force Skylar to agree to it. This left Benjamin and Tracy with no fondness for the mistress, Helen.

To make matters worse, Helen had once approached the elders, demanded a large sum of money, and left. After being abandoned by someone else, she came back to Samuel.

Samuel was blinded by love and believed everything she said while ignoring everyone else. Even when undeniable evidence was presented to him, Samuel would cave the moment Helen shed a few tears.

This was precisely what infuriated Benjamin and Tracy the most. Samuel's reckless behavior had thrown the Gilbert Group into turmoil, giving opportunistic individuals a chance to vie for control of the company. It was only thanks to Benjamin's strong leadership and unyielding methods that those threats were resolved, preserving the company's stability.

This was also why Benjamin never forgave his son until the day he died.

Tracy felt similarly. With grandchildren and great-grandchildren surrounding her, she didn't have to care about a son who had caused so much heartache. To her, the younger generation was the true legacy of the family. As for Samuel, she was content to provide him with financial support and let him live with his "true love" far away from the family.

Tracy was well aware of Helen's cunning nature. Letting Helen or her children into the Gilbert family would undoubtedly spell its downfall, tarnishing the family's reputation beyond repair.

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After lunch, Elvira encouraged Tracy to rest, reminding her that ample rest was essential for recovery. Tracy, who trusted Elvira's advice, returned to her room to nap.

Meanwhile, Zach and Elvira decided to head back to their home. Elvira's injury needed to remain discreet, and their house was a safer place for her to recover.

When Grace heard that Zach and Elvira were leaving, she decided she wanted to go out as well. She insisted on tagging along, but once outside, she drove her car instead of accompanying them. Zach and Elvira left first, with Grace driving her convertible and following them out of the estate.

Meanwhile, Samuel sat in his car, sighing deeply. No matter how much he tried, he couldn't understand why his parents were so heartless toward him.

When he looked up and saw his daughter drive by, he quickly instructed his driver to follow her car. The driver floored the

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accelerator, trailing close behind Grace's convertide

Grace soon noticed the car following her but ignored it. To her, anyone daring to tail her was asking for trouble,RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only

After a while, she stopped at a coffee shop, stepped inside, and ordered a coffee, Samuel hurriedly you out of his car and followed her in

When Grace saw who it was, her expression became disdainful, she could hardly believe it. The person chasing her down was her deadbeat father

If not for her recent efforts to maintain a low profile in Jersten, she would have spun her car around and rammed it straight into his.

A Samuel approached, visibly aged, Grace kicked the chair beside her, blocking his path. She stared at him defiantly and sneered. "If you're here to stand up for your precious daughter, save your breath, 1 can't guarantee what I'll do if I get angry! "Grace, what are you saying? You and Mandy are both my beloved daughters, I just heard you were back and wanted to see you," Samuel said, dragging the chair aside and shamelessly sitting down.

Grace scoffed, "You must be mistaken. Back then, you pointed right at my nose and declared that you only had one daughter, Mandy!"

She could never forget those days. For a young girl like her, it was hell. She used to curl up under the covers every night, too scared even to peek out while she slept.

For years after that, she suffered from nightmares, unable to sleep peacefully until someone came into her life, holding her close every night until her nightmares finally subsided. But the scars from those days stayed with her forever.

Samuel said, "Back then, I was young and foolish. You are my flesh and blood. How could I not want you? I made many mistakes, but I'm here now, asking for your forgiveness

He nervously rubbed his hands together as he pleaded, his demeanor revealing that years of setbacks had worn down his spirit. "Can't you give me a chance to make things right?"

"No I can't!" Grace snapped, her voice resolute. She had no intention of wasting words on him and wanted to make her, feelings crystal clear.

Samuel's expression froze. He had thought Grace, as his daughter and a woman, would be soft-hearted. If Grace relented, perhaps she could speak on his behalf with her grandmother,

She could even cry and beg for their forgiveness, maybe even for them to accept his family again. That way, his family would have a chance to return to the Gilbert family,

Grace was his last hope. He couldn't give up now.

"Grace, I truly regret my actions. I've thought about you constantly all these years. Please, give me one chance to prove I've changed," Samuel pleaded. His face was full of remorse as he reached out to take Grace's hand. Grace pulled back in disgust and said coldly, "Fine. Divorce Helen and I'll forgive you"

Samuel froze, staring at his daughter in disbelief. He couldn't fathom that she would make such a harsh demand.

"Divorce the mistress. Kick out her children. Then I might convince Grandma to consider letting you return to the Gilbert family," Grace said with a radiant smile as if discussing something trivial. Looking at her dazzling smile, Samuel suddenly realized he had underestimated her. She was no longer the little girl who would listen to him for a piece of candy or desperately yearn for his affection.

Now, she could see right through him. The realization made Samuel's face flush with embarrassment. Yet, he still couldn't bring himself to give up. Deep down, he truly wanted to mend his relationship with Grace.