A Beautiful Misunderstanding

She immediately took hold of Elizabeth. She was planning on having a retort to push the narrative that Essie was the one who should be blamed but she never anticipated what Zac did. She underestimated his ability to spot what was wrong and his commitment on pursuing the truth.

Seeing all of these unfold, Mary stood up and said firmly, "It's a misunderstanding, Zac. There is no need to get the police involved."

This gave Elizabeth another opportunity, another opening. "You know what? Forget it," she said dismissively as she waved her hand in the air. "Valery and her child are fine, and that is what's important. I will not investigate this tragic incident any further." After she spoke, she ordered the obviously shaken up Sage to go inside Valery's room to take care of her. Like a panicked mouse, Sage scurried to the VVIP ward, as if making an escape from Zac who seemed determined on having her jailed.

"Zac, you stay here with Valery. We'll go back first," Mary said. She understood that at this moment, Valery needed Zac the most. Also, she realized that if he was not with them, it would be easier for her to teach this foxy Essie a lesson or two.

However, it seemed like Zac read Mary's mind. "I'll come see Valery tomorrow," he said, sounding annoyed. "My wife had been wronged today. I have to comfort her." Then he put his arm around Essie's shoulders.

Mary and Elizabeth blushed with anger at the same time.

"Zac, I think we should make it clear right here, right now whose life was just in danger," Elizabeth said angrily. "Valery almost had a miscarriage, Zac! Essie looks like she just got out of the salon! Why do you think she needs you? Are you out of your mind?"

"You have never been more wrong, Aunt Elizabeth," Zac replied, his voice lacking emotion. "Being hurt mentally is harder than being hurt physically, so I will stay with Essie. Now, heed my warning: if anyone of you dares to wrong and hurt my wife again, I won't spare you!" His voice was cold and threatening.

bit, but now, just

and said, "Women can't be more important than your son. He is your own

Zac replied. "He is one of the best doctors in this country—heck, even the world! So I don't see the need to worry about Valery's health." Before he could finish what he was saying, he already turned

became awash with anger, frustration, and hatred

seeing that ugly woman, he has been incredibly different! Sometimes I feel like a devil has possessed his body!" Elizabeth ranted. Right then and there, she thought of a new plan: create a

replied, sighing deeply. "Yes, he had always been rebellious but he respected me and rarely disobeyed me. Now, he just refuses to listen to

And you know what they say—only in

me to deal with her. With how they're set up right now, it's practically impossible to get rid of her," Mary said. "And besides, it seems like she has been

Elizabeth's face. 'It really isn't that difficult to find an excuse,' she said inwardly. 'As long as you

Essie and Zac arrived back at the Rong Mansion, Essie collapsed on the sofa. She looked

so he pulled her into a tight hug. "No matter what happens, I will always be on our side, shielding and protecting

There was bitter resentment seated deeply in her heart against Zac. If it weren't for him, she wouldn't have been involved in this