When he returned to Springgate Estates, Jonathan retrieved the medicine box to tend to Angela. As he observed the bruises on her shoulders and arms, his gaze turned icy.

When she sensed the chill creeping up behind her, Angela remained still and silent as she acknowledged her mistake this time.

With her head bowed, Angela endured the pain, and she was determined to persevere.

“I’ll have May prepare some soothing soup for you.” Jonathan assisted Angela in lying down. He tucked her in and spoke in a gentle tone, “You’ve had a long day: rest well.”

Angela Kins watched as Jonathan closed the door softly. She obediently nodded like a docile rabbit. Jonathan proceeded to the study to call Simon.

Since the Kins Family refused to coexist peacefully, he was more than willing to intervene.

Meanwhile, Angela lay awake in bed as her mind raced with thoughts. She was well aware that involving the police would stir up a storm within the Kins Family.

Originally, she had only intended to have Samuel detained for a few days, but the situation. escalated with scolding, threats, and even violence.

She pondered how the Kins Family would retaliate this time.

tot

As she relied on Jonathan’s influence, she found the courage to take action.

Joseph claimed that they were still family and that Jonathan’s affection wouldn’t last long: those seemed irrelevant now.

as long as she could disrupt the family’s

these thoughts brought her joy, a

you pick me up?” Jessica’s cheerful voice hinted at

recent chaos, Angela had almost forgotten

for Jessica’s arrival as she was eager to

side, Fanny had just returned from

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11:37

Not

to the study.

by the unexpected summons, Fanny wondered why her father–in–law

accident, or was she

Fanny suppressed her impatience and

was seated before Michael as she inquired, “You wanted to see me, Dad?”

at the documents, Michael gestured for Fanny to sit

feigned ignorance.

police station. They informed me

explain, “This morning. Samuel and I visited Christopher at the

about the details, but you should inquire when you have the chance. After all, he is your brother, and you should be concerned about him.”

the situation which caused a disruption in the flow of information and left him with limited knowledge. Regardless of the initial severity of the matter, with

in the affairs of the Kins Family; he simply didn’t want it to impact Christopher

a tarnished reputation due to his extramarital child, and any trouble caused by his wife’s family would only exacerbate the situation.

these thoughts in mind,

marrying this woman, but his warnings fell on deaf

displayed a hint of anxiety. “Thank you

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Not Settled Yet?

into it. The recent incident at the resort had me so preoccupied that I hadn’t had a chance to

welled up, and she was on

well,” Michael responded coolly, and

what good was it to marry a woman with a questionable background who was always on the verge of tears?

compete with Jonathan in the future?

reading people’s emotions. When she observed

she shut the study door, her expression turned

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