I’m Someone Else

Chapter 161

“Phew!” Declan sat on the couch, releasing a long sigh. The long trip home was indeed tiring, but before he could calm down his breathing, Yukine approached him.

“Dad! You have to get justice for me. Someone bullied me! I want you to rip that b*stard into pieces!”

At that, he looked at his daughter in confusion and saw her eyes almost overflowing with rage. What’s the matter? Did someone bully Yukine? But that’s not likely because she’s no pushover and is usually the perpetrator. When has she ever been bullied?

“What happened? Tell me.” His expression became stern.

Then, Yukine told him everything that had happened, after which Declan’s eyes widened. “Thomas Clifford. Him again?” Isn’t that Thomas guy a little too bold? Not only did he kidnap Yukine, but he also beat up Gavin, the future head of our family! A legitimate successor of the Pearson Family!

That instantly made him even more curious about Thomas. He could not help but want to meet that young man immediately to see whether he was a freak!

“Dad, you have to avenge me. No, you have to kill him. I… I can’t just let this slide!”

Thomas almost killed her, and that recollection made Yukine burst with fury. Though she had thought of asking her grandfather to help her, it would destroy the foolish-and-ignorant image she worked so hard to maintain all these years. Therefore, it was better to seek help from her father.

Meanwhile, Declan gave his daughter a meaningful look. He did not fully believe what Yukine said because, as her father, he understood what kind of person she was—shrewd and two-faced. Also, she was great at lying and was even somewhat vicious. Compared to her, Olivia was gentle and generous, the total opposite of Yukine. Hence, it might have been Yukine who provoked Thomas and caused the events.

At that thought, it would not be bad for his daughter to experience such grievances because it would not do her any good to stay so vicious. Thomas, on the other hand, had gone too far. It was fine if he only kidnapped Yukine, but he had to beat up Gavin as well. Declan knew how much Norman pampered Gavin; it was like he would do anything to please Gavin, but Thomas just had to beat Gavin up. Did he think the Pearsons were pushovers?

“Alright, I understand. Let me rest while you go on with your things.”

Yukine grinned upon hearing that. “Dad, you’re the best. So, we’ve agreed, right? Remember to bring me along when you deal with Thomas. I want to see him die!”

After that, she went upstairs.

Declan watched his daughter leave and sighed…

At 9.00PM, he drove to Northpine Villa with his trunk filled with clothes, shoes, bags, and Olivia’s favorite snacks. When he found Villa No. 66, he pressed the doorbell.

Then, Olivia opened the door while rubbing her eyes. “Uncle Declan, why the sudden visit?” Shouldn’t he be developing the family business in Capitalis? It’s been so many years since his last return to Irieson, so why would he suddenly visit me?

Smiling, Declan urged her, “Don’t just stand there, silly. Grab these. They’re all gifts for you.”

“Wow. Uncle Declan, that’s very generous of you.” She grabbed the boxes while leading the way.

Inside the villa, Olivia looked at the bag with snacks and felt tears welling up. She did not expect anyone from the Pearson Family, besides her sister and mother, would remember what snacks she liked. Even Norman could not do so. “Uncle Declan, wait a moment. I have someone I’d like to introduce you to. Thomas, Thomas!”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

When Thomas heard her calling for him, he came downstairs and nodded at Declan as a greeting after she introduced the two men.

Since Declan did not have a good impression of Thomas, he was eyeing him with narrowed eyes. Thomas naturally noticed that but did not intend to ask anything because he never cared how others saw him. Later, he returned to his bedroom.

After exchanging some pleasantries with Olivia, Declan went straight to the topic. “Olivia, what should I say about you? You have a home, yet you decided to move out to live on your own…”

“Uncle Declan, that place isn’t home. This is.”

After moving out, she finally experienced what it was like to have a home, and as for the Pearson Residence, that was only a house she had previously stayed in, by no means home. Or in other words, that residence was no longer her safe place after her mother passed away.

After moving out, she finally experienced what it was like to have a home, and as for the Pearson Residence, that was only a house she had previously stayed in, by no means home. Or in other words, that residence was no longer her safe place after her mother passed away.

When Declan heard that, he felt heartbroken for her. She was such a good child, yet Norman… However, no matter how dissatisfied he was with his brother, he came here to bring Olivia home, so he could only force himself to say, “Olivia, how could you say that? No matter where you are, the Pearson Family will always be your family. You can’t keep avoiding your family, right?”

She was stunned as she gave her uncle a deep look. Someone as smart as she only had to give it a quick thought to know that her grandfather had asked her uncle to persuade her to return home. But would she agree? Perhaps she would if her mother was still alive. Now that her mother was gone, what was the point? To continue enduring the mistreatment and mockery from the other Pearsons?

She drank a sip of water and said nothing.

Declan felt somewhat embarrassed because he knew Olivia was unwilling to continue this topic. However, he had no choice! He would inevitably fail his task if he stopped right then. “Olivia, listen to me and come home. Rest assured, I will be there for you and punish everyone who gives you a hard time!”

While shaking her head, she explained, “Uncle Declan, to be frank, I won’t return home with you. I’m sure you know how the Pearson Family treats me, so what’s the point?”

“But—”

Before he could rebuke her, she interrupted, “But nothing. Many things have happened while you were gone, and I refuse to speak or even think about them. What I can tell you is I’ve already severed ties with the Pearson Family. From now on, I am on my own and have nothing to do with the Pearsons, not even a bit! I have decided, so you can’t change anything no matter what you say.”

“Olivia, come home. Do it for me, will you?”