Chapter 1998

Of course, if the owner of a negative item had a righteous heart, they wouldn't be so easily controlled by it. But the person standing outside the door was clearly someone whose heart was already filled with wicked thoughts. Under the evil object's influence, they likely felt no guilt, convinced they had done nothing wrong. "Manfred?" Miley's impatient voice came from outside. She pushed at the door, but it wouldn't budge. Manfred's eyes were filled with disgust. "What do you want? Just say it." Hearing his cold response, Miley wasn't surprised. Instead, she let out a soft, teasing laugh. "Not letting your dear aunt in?" Her voice carried a sickly sweet charm enough to make a man go weak in the knees. Vivian's frown deepened. Manfred's gaze turned even colder. "It's inconvenient." "Have you grown so distant from me?" There was a hint of mock sadness in Miley's voice. "Seems like you have nothing important to say. Then don't disturb my rest." "Rest?" Mil