Chapter 46 Apologize to Your Sister-in-law!
However, Grandpa Flynn, always protective of his granddaughter and thinking that Alyssa didn't truly intend to harm Malcolm, began to mediate.
"Well, since it's a misunderstanding, let's just forget about it, Alyssa. I must say, jokes like this shouldn't be made. Reese is already married to Malcolm and she is your sister-in-law. It's one thing to not show respect, but you must never do something like this again in the future."
Grandpa Flynn's tone seemed reproachful, but Reese could tell that it was all an act meant to appease her. He didn't genuinely intend to seek justice on her behalf.
In the eyes of the Flynn family, she was insignificant, lacking in a prestigious background, and merely a bride who had been married into the family. Naturally, she wasn't favored, and Grandpa Flynn wouldn't really care.
No one would pay attention to her feelings.
Alyssa pouted and her previously tense expression finally relaxed.
"Alright, Grandpa, I won't make jokes like this again. I'll go back to my room now."
Grandpa Flynn nodded.
Alyssa happily lifted her foot, ready to make a quick escape. However, Malcolm spoke up again, his voice this time not as calm as before but filled with anger.
The temperature in the entire room suddenly dropped, and even Reese, standing next to him, felt a chill and subconsciously hugged herself.
"Alyssa, stop!"
As Alyssa's right foot was about to step over the threshold, she heard Malcolm's voice and instinctively retracted it, turning around somewhat awkwardly.
With a trace of fear in her eyes, she cautiously asked, "Do you have something else to say?"
"You ignored what I just said?"
The way Malcolm looked at Alyssa seemed as though he was staring daggers, emitting a frigid light. Alyssa even felt beads of cold sweat rolling down her cheeks.
"What... what did you say just now?"
"Apologize to your sister-in-law!" His tone was clearly impatient.
Alyssa rarely saw Malcolm push her this way for someone else. Coupled with his imposing presence and that look in his eyes, as if he could devour her any moment, her nose tingled, and tears streamed down her face.
Shouting at the top of her lungs, she exclaimed, "Why should I apologize to her? She doesn't deserve you in the first place!"
"You're not allowed to say such things anymore. Now that she's married to me, she is my wife. Whoever intends to bully her should consider the consequences beforehand."
His voice sounded calm but carried an intensity that left everyone in the room breathless.
Grandpa Flynn understood Malcolm's temper, but he never expected him to be so protective of Reese. However, if Alyssa doesn't lower her head, it seemed like there was no way to turn the situation around.
He said to Alyssa, "Alyssa, apologize to Reese. We're all family, she won't blame you."
Alyssa pouted while holding Grandpa Flynn's hand, "Grandpa..."
Grandpa Flynn's gaze at Alyssa turned serious for a few seconds, almost like a warning as he said, "Listen, you know Malcolm's temper."
If things didn't go his way today, this matter would never end. Alyssa also feared Malcolm. When he wasn't angry, he emitted an aloofness that kept everyone at a distance. If he were to get mad now, she doubted she could handle it.
Everly, seeing Malcolm defend Reese in this manner, felt a deep resentment in her heart. But there was nothing she could do. He was used to being dominant, and even Grandpa couldn't do anything about it if Malcolm set his mind on something.
If Alyssa insisted on not apologizing to Reese, she would certainly suffer today.
Everly lightly touched Alyssa and suggested, "Alyssa, it's okay to say sorry to your own family. After all, you didn't mean it, it wasn't intentional."
Alyssa glanced back at Everly and instantly understood what she meant. She could only nod, "I'm sorry."
Malcolm didn't let it go and sternly said, "Call her sister-in-law."
Alyssa bit her lip, feeling a surge of humiliation rising from within. Her voice instantly trembled with a hint of tears, "Is this how you force your own sister to do something for the sake of an outsider?"
At this moment, Vincent behind them spoke up, seemingly wanting to mediate and also find out more about Reese.
"Reese definitely won't hold it against you. Malcolm is just like this. Reese is usually the one who advises and calms him down. We're all family, why force each other like this?"
Reese followed his gaze and noticed the man standing behind Everly. He wore gold-rimmed glasses, a khaki long coat, tall stature, and a refreshing aura, attracting attention wherever he went. His facial features were delicate, with smooth lines, and his eyes revealed a hint of darkness. As she looked into his ink-black pupils, Reese felt like she was falling into a whirlpool, but she quickly snapped out of it. Though her tone remained firm, she chose to stick to her principles.
"I suppose you must be Mr. Vincent, the physician who has been practicing medicine abroad. If this medicine really was poisoned by me and if Malcolm did end up drinking it, would you all just let it end with an apology?"
At that time, she might really be taken to the police station, and it would be best if they could come up with another charge to get rid of her. Vincent narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze at Reese holding some deep meaning. This girl was indeed not ordinary, and her appearance was also outstanding.
The pairing with Malcolm, there's nothing wrong with it. But he didn't care about whether these two are a good match or not. The key point for him is the girl's background. Everly said she was from the Brooks family in Backwoods. How could she be so insightful? He just doesn't believe it.
Alyssa had underestimated Reese. She knew that if she continues to argue with her, Malcolm might really turn against her. This time, Alyssa was obviously not as reluctant as before, and her attitude was relatively sincere.
"Sister-in-law, I'm sorry."
Although Reese doesn't want to argue with her anymore, compared to Everly, she was more straightforward.
"Even if you don't like me and kick me out of the Flynn family, do you think Grandpa won't find Malcolm another one? When that happens, you'll still have to fight with her. I'm a simple person. If you don't provoke me, I won't even touch you. But if you play these tricks behind my back, don't blame me for fighting back."
Reese exuded an imposing aura and her words carried weight, stunning everyone present. Malcolm, lying on the bed, flashed a smile in his eyes. He not only didn't find her hot-tempered, but also anticipated that interesting things might happen in this family in the future. He was worried before that Vincent might plot against her, but now it seems that it's anyone's game.
Alyssa was completely subdued by Reese's imposing aura, even more wary of her than before. Grandpa Flynn was tired after being here for a while, and he had something to discuss with Malcolm. He spoke up, "Let's end this matter. Everyone, disperse."
Everyone left the room, and Reese remained standing inside. Grandpa Flynn spoke to her, "Reese, can you excuse us for a minute? I have something to discuss with Malcolm."
"Okay." Reese closed the door for them as she left..
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