Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle

Chapter 173

[The present Emmalie strikes me as utterly unfamiliar. Thea, in Grandpa's absence, you must be more circumspect, observant, and cautious.]

Thea gingerly sealed the envelope. By the time she placed it back into the box, her face was already streaked with tears.

She opened the stack of photos. Most of them were snapshots of her and her grandfather, while some were family portraits.

One photo depicted her and Emmalie at the age of four. Both of them had eyes full of innocent naivete as they were causing a ruckus in Grandpa's garden.

When discovered, their grubby, mud-splattered faces were beaming with smiles.

Emmalie was still hiding behind Thea, and the two of them were grinning merrily at the camera.

Her gaze, however, wasn't drawn to their smiles but instead lingered on Emmalie's slightly chubby hand.

There was a ghastly scar on it.

Some long-buried memories from the recesses of her mind suddenly came flooding back.

One day, while everyone was asleep, Emmalie had sneaked into the kitchen, intent on showing off her culinary skills.

Coincidentally, the servant who was boiling water had left, and Emmalie Rowland ended up with a large burn scar on her

hand.

The following year, Thea was abducted and sold.

When she was retrieved, the once adorable and innocent Emmalie had undergone a drastic change in temperament. Her arms had also become incredibly fair, with no trace of the scar remaining.

Thea was suddenly intrigued. 'Could a scar as severe as that really vanish without a trace?'

Suspicion notwithstanding, without any evidence, she didn't dwell too deeply on it.

After all, when she was found, a DNA test had been specifically conducted, and Emmalie was indeed a child of the Rowland family.

'Perhaps it was just a coincidence.

Thea's thoughts were in turmoil. She sorted out the items one by one and put them back, only to notice that there was a hidden compartment in the box.

Sure enough, upon opening it, there was a note inside: [As expected of the child I raised. True to form, you've found it.] Thea's nose suddenly stung, and she could no longer hold back. She began to weep, her shoulders trembling. Grandpa had truly gone to great lengths for her.

He had long anticipated that after his passing, the members of the Rowland family would surely vie for this box. So, he had only placed some worthless items on the surface of the box.

Thea composed herself. Grandpa had left behind a considerable amount, including ten percent of the scattered shares of the Rowland Group.

Previously, Max had been striving to acquire this portion of shares, but little did he expect that they would end up in Thea's possession.

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Coupled with the shares that each of the Rowland family children was entitled to, she could now be regarded as a minor shareholder with some say in the Rowland family.

It was a pity, though, that the Rowland family didn't seem inclined to hand over what rightfully belonged to her.

However, there was no need to rush. She could take things one step at a time.

A flicker of coldness flashed across Thea's eyes. She set down the items in her hand and continued her inspection.

Surprisingly, there was also a small company.

This company was located in Silvercreek and was engaged in the purchase of raw stones.

It had a promising raw stone mine, but for some reason, its production output wasn't very satisfactory.

There was a reason why Joshua had left this to her.

[This small company, though it can't rival the Rowland Group, should suffice to provide for your livelihood in the future. Thea, I'm old. I can't offer you anything else, nor can I sway others' opinions. All I can do is strive to secure a worry-free life for you in the future. If you ever do break away from the Rowland family, these things will serve as your backbone.

[You don't need to worry about that small company. It's your grandmother's property. She passed away early, and no one paid it any attention. Perhaps they've long forgotten about it. I don't have much time left, Thea. You must take care of yourself. Don't make me worry e Thea took a deep breath and put everything away neatly.

She made up her mind to make a trip to Silvercreek first, to clear her head a bit.

Upon her return, she would discuss the matter of divorce with Nicolas.

Ideals are always beautiful. Just as this thought crossed her mind, a knock came at the door.

Nicolas was back.

Thea's heart skipped a beat in panic. For some inexplicable reason, an odd emotion was spreading within her. "Thea?" Nicolas called her name from outside the door. "I know you're in there. Come out. Let's have a proper talk."

Thea hesitated for a moment before rising to her feet.

She endeavored to keep her voice flat and indifferent. "I'm sorry, I'm resting. If there's anything else, we can tal another day."

Nicolas remained insistent. "Today. Because I have something of great importance to discuss with you."

Thea had no choice but to open the door.

Nicolas was standing right at the door. He looked a bit fatigued, as if he had journeyed back in haste, with a sense of chill about him. She could also detect the faint smell of nicotine on him.

He had always been extremely self-restrained. For him to be in such a state, it must be Stephanie's situation that had him deeply worried.

Before he could utter a word, Thea spoke up first. "Whether you believe it or not, Stephanie's accident has nothing to do with me. I didn't anticipate such an accident, and I don't want to offer any lame excuses. I simply want to clarify things to you. If you don't believe me, yo 09:54 Sat, Nov 2 o

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"I've already located the driver," Nicolas said.

Thea felt a sense of relief. "That's good. If you want to handle her affairs, go ahead."

She wanted to tell him not to concern himself with her feelings,

She no longer cared about matters of love.

She planned to live well and happily, just as Grandpa Joshua had advised.

Those who owed her would have to make amends to her.

"Thea." Nicolas let out a sigh. "I came to find you to tell you something. I intend to send you away from Key Biskane. You can choose where you want to go, but for the time being, don't come back."

This simple statement shattered the mental fortitude that Thea had been building up for quite some time.

She jerked her head up. "What do you mean?"

Nicolas's gaze was placid. "Exactly what it sounds like."

"Why do you want me to leave?" Thea was already striving to maintain an outward calm, but her tone still quivered uncontrollably. "Could it be that you suspect I was the one behind Stephanie's accident? Setting aside the fact that this matter has nothing to do with me in th Just because she owed him a favor, even though she knew this request was over the top, she had no alternative but to comply.

She was so agitated that she failed to notice the tumultuous emotions in Nicolas's eyes as he looked at her.

There was guilt, there was heartache, and there was a hint of latent love.

He reached out, intending to wipe her tears, but then, thinking better of it, he withdrew his hand.

He took a deep breath. "I know this isn't fair to you, but I've made up my mind. I'll send someone to take want to go. It's not forever. It's just temporary."

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Thea no longer looked at him. Her voice was a bit hoarse and even colder. "I don't need you to send me. I'll leave. I have a request. Where I go has nothing to do with you, and you don't have to inquire. When I come going back has nothing to do with you."

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