Chapter 41 Yuna Learned How to Manipulate Others
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I stared at her as if she were a small wolf cub that migh suddenly bite. My expression was cold and sharp. urging Yuna to say something, but in the end, she simply pressed her lips together.
“You just reminded me. I should focus on my own ellos and never rely on others for money. So, Yuna, from now on, I will be busy with work. You need to leach to handle things on your own. And … as for your dad giving me money, that’s normal. I’m his wife.”
Yuna blinked several times, as if she lind never heard in speak in such a firm and serious tone before. She seemed a little uneasy.
“If one day Daddy doesn’t want you anymore, you wont be able to spend his money. She seemed momentarily shaken, but she quickly lashed back with another sharp jab, her words cutting deeper than
before.
I let out a soft laugh. “Why would I worry? I’m young, attractive, and not stupid. If your dad doesn’t support me, there will always be other men who will. But that’s beside the point. I need to be capable on my own. So in the future, if you need something, go to your daddy or grandma.” At that moment, I no longer saw her as just a child or my daughter but as someone who needed to understand reality. Whether she truly grasped my words or not, she had to know that as she grew older, I wouldn’t be devoting all my time to her anymore.
Yuna’s eyes widened even more. She had spoken earlier in an attempt to make me feel insecure, as if I should always put her first, like a nanny meant to obey her wishes. She assumed that as the little princess of this family, she had a powerful justification. Compared to her, as a woman with no income, I was nothing more than an penniless nanny who should know my place and prioritize her.
But I didn’t give in. She miscalculated, and now she was caught off guard.
She was so young, yet already learning to manipulate others. I had to admit that Shawn’s genes were truly impressive.
In my previous life, I had willingly let myself be controlled by Yuna. As long as she was happy, I thought that was enough.
But the truth was, a mother was a child’s role model. The person you became was the person they would strive to be. If a mother lost her dignity in her child’s eyes, she would eventually become nothing more than someone to be looked down on.
Yuna realized she couldn’t win the argument against me and went quiet. She lowered her head, fiddling with her toys.
I leaned back on the couch and shut my eyes for a shor rest.
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At around nine, Shawn arrived. He walked in and saw me lying there. Stepping closer, he asked, “Have you
eaten yet?”
I opened my eyes slowly and saw him. My mind momentarily went blank.
Maybe because I was sick, I couldn’t fully separate my past life from reality. Even though I knew what kind of person Shawn was, he still held a place in my heart. After all, I had once loved him deeply for many years.
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He leaned down, his large palm reaching out as he pressed the back of his hand against my forehead. “You’re still not feeling better?”
The warmth of his skin jolted me awake, snapping me back to reality. I quickly pushed his arm away and said, “Since you’re here. I’ll go downstairs to eat something.”
Without another word, I grabbed my bag and made my way to the door.
“I go with you. Shawn suddenly followed, adding, “T have William watch Yuna.”
“No need. You stay here,” I refused without hesitation.
Just then, Yuna clung to him, her voice filled with grievance. “Daddy, don’t leave me. Play with me.”
Shawn shifted his gaze between Yuna and me. “Are you sure you don’t want me to come?”
His tone carried a hint of irritation. I used to do everything I could to keep him by my side. I relied on him too much, far more than I should have.
Shawn must have enjoyed being needed. I still remembered the time he went shopping with me. That small moment of him being with me kept me happy for days.
“No need. I let go of all my attachment to him.
Downstairs, I ate pasta, then took my medicine with warm water. To my dismay, the most bitter pill got stuck in my throat. A few coughs later, the bitter taste spread across my tongue.
1 gulped down several mouthfuls of water, but the bitterness refused to fade. That’s when I suddenly remembered the candy Ethan had given me in the morning.
For some reason,
my eyes stung with tears.
Only someone starved for affection would feel touched over a single piece of candy.
A deep sadness settled in my chest. What kind of lonely existence had I lived before that something so small could make me feel sentimental?
I turned left, stepped into a convenience store, and bought a pack of milk candies. Tearing the wrapper open, I popped one into my mouth.
Hmm… it’s sweet and rich, with a lingering creaminess.
With a pack of candy in hand, I walked back to the hospital room. Inside, Shawn and Yuna were playing chess together. The warmth between them was undeniable, a picture–perfect father–and–daughter moment. But as soon as I stepped in, I shattered the harmony.
Yuna shot me a look of disdain before turning away. “Mommy, go home. I want Daddy to stay with me.
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