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?”

seem like a pushover, but he

him. Since Abellyn could deny having cheated on him

accusations of domestic

statement as well.

just confessed that Abellyn had

she could

in the kitchen. There were no

Anyway, evidence for

hard to find!”

way out of this.

do it!” Emmanuel exclaimed

resolute retort surprised Roselynn and she

thumbs–up.

more reliable

“Emmanuel, you…”

gritted her teeth. She knew better than anyone else exactly why

said that.

her, he

she cheated on Ryder.

stabbed him, so this is attempted murder. You’ll

if

The

decided to strike first to

want a divorce, what

approved of the divorce. It would be for the best if

willing to demand nothing out

nothing to do with anything in Ryder’s home. She

took care of Tommy.

A divorce it is!” Abellyn

saw the look Abellyn shot

with the usual procedure. She’ll gain

Tommy goes to her.”

out a bark of laughter

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