Not Your Doormat Anymore

"A mistake? Are you really calling that a mere mistake?"

I had gained a whole new level of understanding of how shameless the Newton family could be.

Looking at Casey kneeling in silence, I let out a cold laugh. "You two have been sneaking around for over a year, haven't you? I've got plenty of photos of you together. If you're not afraid of the humiliation, feel free to keep putting on a show here with your parents.

"If I see you again tomorrow, I'm posting everything online. Let's see how your whole family handles the scandal."noveldrama

Casey's face went pale. "This has nothing to do with my parents. I was the one who fell for Andrew. You can't take it out on my family." She straightened her back, trying to look all noble and righteous.

"Oh, really? Do you think I'm being unreasonable? You cheated, yet I'm still supposed to support your entire family like nothing happened? What? Just because you're shameless enough to expect it?"

"You've made money off my family too, Jace. Don't act like you're so above it!" Casey had already stood up. She carried that same arrogant attitude, as if she had not done anything wrong-like she could still try to shift the blame onto me.

It was too bad I was no longer the gullible idiot she used to manipulate.

"Are you not embarrassed saying that out loud? It's always been your family asking mine for money. What did you ever give us?"

Every project with the Newton family was a pure loss. All they had done was take. Yet, their greed knew no bound.

I caught a glimpse of the security guards approaching and waved them over. "These people keep showing up, begging at my house. They're not even residents here. Who let them in? Get them out-unless you want me to file a complaint."

I rarely showed anyone this cold side of me, except for when it came to the Newtons. They had tried everything to latch onto my family like leeches, draining us dry. There was no way I was letting that continue.

I ignored the back-and-forth between security and the Newtons and headed back inside. Dad was in the living room, clutching his chest in anger. Worried, Mom sat beside him and tried to calm him down.

Seeing them like this, I could not

help but feel a deep concern. The memories from my past life came rushing back-Dad died of a heart attack and Mom eventually developed adenocarcinoma from years of stress and exhaustion.

This time, I would not let history repeat itself.

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"Dad, have some warm water and try to relax. I'll take you and Mom to the hospital for a full check-up later."

"I know my body. I'm fine," he said stubbornly. He had always been strong-willed -once he set his mind on something, no one could talk him out of it, not even

me.

But this was different, and I could not just let it go. "They keep showing up and causing trouble. What if something happens to either of you because of it? A check-up isn't just about finding illness-it's about preventing it.

"I'm not planning to get married anytime soon. All I want is to take care of both of you and make sure you live long and happy lives. This check-up is non- negotiable. Whether you feel sick or not, we need to be proactive."

Then, I turned to Mom. "This isn't our only house. Once security clears them out, let's move somewhere else. I don't want the both of you getting upset over people who don't deserve your attention."

In response, she smiled so wide I thought her cheeks might cramp. "All right. We'll do whatever you say."

Dad was still sulking a little. I

exchanged a glance with Mom, and

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she moved over to sit next to him. "Kevin, I've been feeling a bit off lately, too. Let's go get checked together, okay? I get nervous going to the hospital by myself."

Dad had always had a soft spot—he was much easier to persuade gently. Hearing

that, his expression softened, and he nodded. "Alright."

I let out a sigh of relief. As long as he agreed, that was what mattered. Soon after,

I got a message from the building management-the Newton family had been removed.

Without further delay, I said, "Come on, Dad, Mom. Let's go."