Helen could not help groaning inwardly at her mother's tendency to blab—how was she supposedto explain this?

Still, she kept her reaction controlled as she said awkwardly, "It's my family's business, Chaz."

"Then I won't ask," Chaz said, flashing a gentlemanly smile. "Oh, and don't worry—I've alreadycontacted a famous Seaham healer. He should be here soon, and he'll help cure Luna soonenough.”

"Really? Thank you, Chaz!" Helen exclaimed in surprise and quickly thanked him

"Why are you being formal again? Your troubles are mine, alright?" Chaz kept smiling.

"Exactly! Just see how amazing Mr. Graves is, and he's the chief of the Seaham Martial ArtistAssociation too!" Gina appeared out of nowhere, flattering Chaz as loudly as she could. "Helen, youshould get along better with him and forget about your lowlife ex-husband.”

"Hmph. That piece of shit isn't even fit to lick his boots—MTr. Graves lords over the martial artists ofRiverton, Seaham, and Southdam." Jade appeared alongside Gina as well, cutting her short.

Still, she was just slightly less haughty around Chaz, even showing gratitude. "Thank you so muchfor helping my daughter, Mr. Graves.”

"Oh, it's nothing.” Chaz smiled gleefully, not bothered to correct them.

Gina then glared viciously at Helen. "Cut all ties with Frank Lawrence already, and don't ever goseeing him again, you hear?"

"Mom, Frank is actually—"

"That's enough! How are you still on his side?! Don't you know how much our family has sufferedbecause of him?!"

Gina was seething at her daughter's hesitation and stubborn insistence to defend that walkingdisaster even now.

Jade added icily then, "You've seen how that lowlife treated my daughter and myself, Helen. Andyou're still only seeing the good things he did? If you stay in touch with that petty man, you canforget about returning to our family!"

Gina actually flinched at Jade's threat and grabbed Helen's daughter as she snapped, "Oh, youheard her! Don't ever stay in touch with that lowlife, you hear?!"

Helen trailed off as the three pairs of eyes watched her, and she nodded in exasperation.Whatever. This could wait.

"I'm sure there's a misunderstanding here, and don't worry—I'd never let anyone hurt Helen." Chazthen spoke up to clear the awkwardness before turning toward Helen as his tone changed. "I justhappen to be officiating the opening ceremony of a new dojo here in Riverton. Mrs. Lane here toldme that you had a few close calls, so why don't you come with me and learn a thing or two for self-defense?"

Before Helen could respond, Gina was clapping her hands and stamping her feet in delight. "Great!That's wonderful!"

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