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

Since Abellyn could deny

accusations of

statement as well.

had just confessed that

meant she could

shouted, “We were in the kitchen. There

Anyway, evidence for domestic violence has

hard to find!”

out

didn’t do

retort surprised Roselynn and she

thumbs–up.

were more reliable after getting

“Emmanuel, you…”

teeth. She knew better than anyone else exactly why

said that.

she continued arguing with her, he would

she cheated on Ryder.

this is attempted

prison if

The

strike first to frighten her. Then, he continued,

divorce,

divorce. It would be for the best if

demand nothing out of

all, she had nothing to do with anything in

took care of Tommy.

it is!”

Chloe saw the look Abellyn shot at

with the usual procedure. She’ll gain

Tommy goes to her.”

let out a bark of laughter when he

custody can go to Ryder as well, but then Abellyn will be

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