Chapter 215
My dad sighed, and my mom's eyes welled up with tears as she sniffled, "We’re family. There’s no need to be so formal. Come, let’s sit and talk. Macy, go make some coffee!"
I was deeply moved. My cousin was a person who remembered kindness. Just the fact that he brought his family over to apologize tonight and said those words, any anger I had dissipated.
I said to him, "Tommy, please sit down."
"John, I'm sorry!"
He bowed to me. "Today is Ray's graduation celebration. You bought a new car and brought your girlfriend. It’s a triple celebration, but my mom messed it up. Please don’t be mad."
I quickly went to support him. "It's all in the past. After a good night's sleep, everything will be forgotten. Don't worry about it. Every family has its conflicts. The key is to resolve them."
"Thank you!"
Then, my uncle also stepped forward and said, "You know, I'm not good with words. Actually, I've seen everything you've done over the years. It's all my fault for being too weak, letting my wife bully you."
My aunt stood by, not daring to say a word.
"Don’t say anything more. Whatever happened in the past, let's leave it there. Today's matter is settled."
My dad waved his hand and pulled him to sit down. They talked about the past, from childhood to when our grandparents passed away and we grew up. The bond between the two brothers was still strong, and both were moved to tears.
At some point, Ray woke up and leaned against the door frame, quietly listening to their conversation.
My uncle’s family left, leaving the money behind, but the rift between the families was gone, even though my aunt never spoke a word.
My cousin said he wanted to visit our aunt's house, as we only have one aunt.
"Actually, your uncle has his difficulties. Back then, your aunt’s family was well-off. Marrying into our family was considered marrying down. Without your aunt’s family’s support, your uncle’s family wouldn’t be doing so well now," my dad explained.
Actually, your uncle also had a hard time. Back then, your aunt-in-law came from a well-off family to marry into our family, which was considered a downgrade. Without the care from her family, your uncle's family wouldn't be as well off now," my dad said.
I thought for a moment, then took the $10,000 from the car and split it into two. "Ray, this $5,000 is yours. Now that we have money at home, feel free to use it. There is no need to be too frugal!"
"Macy, this $5,000 is your college startup fund. Others have it when they go to college, and you shouldn't be lacking."
"John, this is too much. I usually earn enough through part-time work. This money..."
"Just take it. Use it for whatever you need. Buy food, drinks, watch movies, get clothes and makeup. Do what someone your age should do."
I patted her head. "Other people's sisters are treasures, and so are mine!"
"Thank you, John!"
She wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and smiled happily.
"John, then I'll take it. When I start working in the future, I will definitely pay you back!" Ray said confidently.
My parents were also pleased. Although our family used to be warm, it always felt like something was missing. Now, nothing was lacking.
"John, now that you have a company, you need money everywhere. Take this for emergencies."
"Mom, I have plenty of income now. Besides, this money is my gift to you."
"John, you started a company?"
Macy said, "Can I intern at your company next semester?"
"Of course!"
I nodded. Time flied, and Macy was about to enter her senior year. In someone else's company, she might be mistreated and bullied, but in my company, no one would dare to bully her.
"I have two companies now. One is a dance training company, currently managed by Lucy, and the other is a media company. You can choose which one you want to go to, and I'll arrange it for you."
"Wow, John, you actually have two companies!"
Macy looked at me admiringly, and Ray also joined in, "John, does this mean you're a big boss now?"
I chuckled, "Not exactly a big boss, more like a small one!"
"Can I help out at your company during summer and winter breaks?"
"Sure, but let's start from the basics!"
"Okay!"
...
That night, lying in bed, I checked my phone and saw a bunch of messages.
Holly: [Mr. Cena, I’ve finalized the collaboration. The contract is in your email!]
Her work reports were always so concise, but I was excited.
We had secured deals with the radio, newspaper, and TV channels—all major traditional media outlets.
I didn't know what to say.
I replied: [Great, that’s fantastic! Wait for me tomorrow morning!"]
WY Media Company’s channels were set up, and we could officially start operations. The progress was far beyond my expectations.
Lillian Allen: [John, we'll meet tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock, remember!]
Me: [No problem, I'll be there in the afternoon.]
Lily Wilson: [The weather is nice today. Would you like to go for a walk by the seaside?
John Cena, are you playing hide and seek again? (Angry)]
The most recent message was sent at three in the afternoon. [Fine, if you’re ignoring me, I'll go with someone else!]
Below was a photo of her in a one-piece swimsuit at the beach.
I was instantly furious. 'Who did she go with?' I thought.
I didn't have time to check my phone all day today.
I replied: [I went back to my hometown today to deal with some things and have just finished. I wasn’t ignoring you on purpose!]
After waiting for a while without a reply from her, I admit I started to worry.
'Is she at the beach with another man right now...? She wouldn’t, right?'
Even though I knew her, women could be impulsive, and it was normal for emotions to override reason.
Just then, she sent a voice message. I quickly played it, only to hear a series of gasping sounds!
The voice was full of pleasure, and pain.
My mind went blank. My heart skipped a beat.
Suddenly, it felt like a hand was squeezing my heart fiercely, causing intense pain.
I was too familiar with this voice. Lily had betrayed me and shamelessly sent it to me.
[Lily, we're done!]
With trembling hands, I sent those words and then deleted her.
I forced myself to calm down and lit a cigarette, the anger in my heart grew stronger. I smoked half a pack before the anger subsided slightly.
Just then, a friend request popped up on my phone: [John, I was just joking with you. Please add me back!]
[John, I'm sorry. I really didn't do anything to betray you.]
Looking at the messages from Lily, I sneered. If she had the guts to send me, why didn't she have the guts to admit it?
I replied: [Do you think I'm a fool? Do you think I'll believe you?]
[Accept my friend request. Let's video chat. I really didn't deceive you!]
'Video chat? To see you being intimate with another man and then humiliate me again?' I thought.
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