Chapter 1454

“There is also Old Mr. Gray,” Mary said.

Julia’s face turned even more bitter. “Yes, my father-in-law was so upset that Titus could never score higher than Henry despite all his studying. When he found out Henry did not like business but was more talented than Titus in the field, he was even more dissatisfied. During that time, I did not even dare visit Titus. Every time I went, I heard lectures and scolding directed at Titus. He even forced Titus to break up with me, saying he was inferior all because he was dating me.”

“What a joke.” Mary pursed her lips. “He was blaming others for his own inability.”

“That’s how my father-in-law is. Still, Titus and I had a great relationship. Even after all the pushing, he never once broke up with me. However, from that day on, he turned into a completely different man. He initially had a few tiny flaws, but his darkness had grown exponentially since that moment. This was especially true when it came to Henry. I don’t know what my father-in-law said or did, but Titus was always furious and jealous of Henry.”

“Why did you not warn him that his actions were unacceptable?” Mary asked, confused.

Julia bitterly smiled. “Do you think I never tried? I did, but nothing I said was heard. Titus had gone to the extreme end and turned into a horrifying man. No matter what I said, he did not listen. If I said too much, he would glare at me and order me to stay away from Lina. I love him, so I told him I would do it. I thought it was only a one-sided but mild hostility. Things would improve, I thought. I never imagined things were so much more complicated than I assumed.” She sighed heavily and continued, “Titus began to target Henry, constantly trying to push him around. Lina was Henry’s girlfriend and even came to talk to me. On the day we were supposed to meet up, Titus forced me to cut off ties with her. From that day on, our friendships were ruined.”

“I see.” Mary sighed. “In the end, it’s still family that ruined lives.”