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.

of little concern to her as long as she could disrupt the family’s peace and stability.

these thoughts brought her joy, a call from Jessica

returning. Can you pick me up?” Jessica’s cheerful voice hinted

had almost forgotten

Jessica’s arrival as she was eager to share the family’s recent

just returned from the

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to the study.

unexpected summons, Fanny wondered why her father–in–law wanted to meet her

to Christopher’s car accident, or was she about to face criticism

the study, Fanny suppressed her

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

to sit and addressed her sternly,

the revelation, Fanny feigned ignorance. “I’m not aware. What

Michael softened his tone. “I have contacts at the police station. They informed me that he was involved in altercations, including physical violence, resulting

felt a bit uneasy, unsure of Michael’s intentions. She felt compelled to explain, “This morning. Samuel and I visited Christopher at

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

disruption in the flow of information and left him with limited knowledge. Regardless of the initial severity of the matter, with Jonathan’s involvement and the strained relationship between the Kins Family

the Kins Family; he simply didn’t want it to impact

his extramarital child, and any trouble caused by his wife’s family would

in mind, Michael’s expression

advised Christopher against marrying this woman,

Fanny displayed a hint of anxiety. “Thank

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recent incident at the resort had me so preoccupied that I hadn’t had a chance to consider

she spoke, Fanny’s eyes welled up, and she was on the brink of

coolly, and his impatience was evident.

marry a woman with a questionable background

compete with Jonathan in

adept at reading people’s emotions. When she observed Michael’s demeanor, she quickly retreated.

she shut the study door,

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