Beyond the Divorce

I was impressed with myself. I managed to improvise so convincingly.

In the future, when I no longer wanted to hustle in the business world, I would definitely write books. I was sure storytelling was my ticket to success. Even I almost got swept away by my own story.

Millard looked at me, his gaze somewhat blank. He shook his head slowly and said, "No..."

His confusion only fueled my satisfaction. I was confident that I had led his thoughts astray, and even his entourage seemed caught up in the moment.

"That's it. He said he shouldn't have rushed you into this, that he was too impatient with you. He's frustrated because he thought you could do better, but you let him down." I looked at Millard with open arms, expressing deep regret and pity.

Millard wore an embarrassed expression. He was showing signs of nervousness and regret. Seeing his expression, I quickly added more pressure.

allowing you to fend for yourself, would you still have had a carefree childhood?" I pressed, watching him closely. "Perhaps you wouldn't even be alive today." As I said this, I couldn't help but think of myself at

to sneak me out of the

have ended up like that

you were just a rebellious child who would eventually learn from his stern teachings. But what did you

followers glared at

I made a mistake,could fix it. After all, this beast was most afraid of being looked down upon by others. That was the soft spot I had

why did he break my leg? And why did he say I was unworthy?" Millard retorted

pretended to be calm as I glanced at the others around us. Tristan's gaze remained cold

looks like you're just careless. You really don't understand a parent's heart. If this were your biological

confidently. I was sure his regret stemmed from a deep understanding of

harshly, the more he values you. Do you understand his intentions? Was I wrong to say it's a pity that things ended this way for you?"