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?”

a pushover, but he would

Since Abellyn could deny

could deny the accusations

statement as well.

just

could not escape the

her silence and angrily shouted, “We were in the kitchen. There were no

the proof? Anyway, evidence for domestic violence has always

hard to find!”

wriggling your way out of this. If

didn’t do it!” Emmanuel

and she

thumbs–up.

really were more reliable after getting

“Emmanuel, you…”

She knew better than anyone else exactly why

said that.

he would

she cheated on Ryder.

so this is attempted

prison if you’re

The

first to frighten her.

want a divorce, what

of the divorce. It would be for the best

to demand nothing

all, she had nothing to do with

took care of Tommy.

it is!” Abellyn spat

Abellyn shot at him,

usual procedure. She’ll gain half of their

Tommy goes to her.”

bark of laughter when he heard

go to Ryder as well, but then Abellyn

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