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?”

like a pushover, but he would not just let others

could deny

accusations of domestic abuse

statement as well.

family had just confessed

That meant she could not escape

in the kitchen. There were no security

the proof? Anyway, evidence for domestic

hard to find!”

wriggling your way out of

do it!” Emmanuel

and

thumbs–up.

really were more reliable

“Emmanuel, you…”

her teeth. She knew better than anyone else exactly why

said that.

continued arguing with her, he would definitely tell everyone

she cheated on Ryder.

so this is attempted murder. You’ll definitely be

if you’re found

The

to strike first to frighten her. Then, he continued,

a divorce, what

the divorce. It would be for the best if

demand nothing out

had nothing to do with anything in Ryder’s

took care of Tommy.

it is!”

saw the look Abellyn shot at

the usual procedure. She’ll gain

Tommy goes to her.”

let out a bark of laughter when

can go to Ryder as

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