Chapter 209

Mary might hail from a rural town, but she could put on a commanding

presence when the need arose.

Compared to her, Alessandra seemed meek with her silent nod.

“Abellyn stabbed Ryder, but that was a fight between the married couple. No

one meant for that to happen. Let’s not point fingers at anyone. At this stage,

I don’t think they can continue living together in peace. Why don’t we just let

them get divorced? It would be good for everyone.”

There was no ounce of shame when Mary said that. In fact, she even tried to

make it sound like she was only doing it for the greater good.

Alessandra’s priority had always been peace, so she did not say anything.

Instead, she glanced at her children.

Emmanuel could not resist letting out a cold laugh. It was laughter born out

of anger.

“Mrs. Sheppard, are you trying to say Ryder was stabbed for nothing?” he

asked.

“Well, he deserves it, doesn’t he? He tried to attack Abellyn. What? Do you

think that Abellyn should be the one compensating him instead?”

Chloe swiftly stepped forward in agitation.

“Very well. Since you claim that he was abusing her, where did he hit her? Do

you have proof?”

might seem like a pushover, but he would not just let others

deny having cheated on him just with

deny the accusations of domestic abuse with

statement as well.

had just confessed that

could not escape

finally broke her silence and angrily shouted, “We were in the kitchen. There were no

for

hard to find!”

your way out of this. If you don’t have

do

resolute retort surprised Roselynn and she secretly gave him

thumbs–up.

were more reliable after

“Emmanuel, you…”

knew better than anyone else exactly

said that.

he would

she cheated on Ryder.

this is attempted

prison if

The

first to frighten her. Then, he continued,

a divorce, what are

divorce. It would be for the best if

willing to demand nothing out of

to do with anything in Ryder’s home. She

took care of Tommy.

divorce it

Abellyn shot

the usual procedure. She’ll gain half of

Tommy goes to her.”

bark of laughter when he

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