Beyond the Divorce

"Your wife? Her?"

Adeline exuded an aura of authority as she stood across from me. "What kind of woman dares to come to the Pierce family's residence and act so arrogantly? Your wife? Pfft."

She snorted and turned to Atlas. "This woman's background is unclear. Even if she is Rory's daughter, she has no right to be part of our family until Rory has been cleared from suspicion of betraying Louis." People behind her echoed her sentiments, showing extreme disdain.

Adeline raised her voice. "Do you think I'm dead? How could I ever allow a divorced woman whose scandals are well-known by the entire town to be part of this family?"

She glared at me, and her words immediately ignited my anger.

"You're not dead, but you can't claim to be the head of the Pierce family."

I stood tall, full of confidence. "I married Atlas lawfully, which makes me Atlas's legitimate wife. Who do you think you are to meddle in our affairs?"

strode to the main sofa in the hall, taking

followed, standing by

you the audacity to behave like this here?" The old hag was furious,

for many years and acted like it's your retirement home. If anyone's being outrageous

the sofa

Guards, throw

who dares to do that!"

step forward froze in place,

burned

you protect her like this? You're going to ruin the family by marrying the daughter of your father's murderer!" Adeline shouted,

I shouted angrily. "Respect and manners are only for those who deserve them. And

at the old hag in disdain. "Who do