Ch. 1511..1520

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1511-Moved with emotions, Steven and Amelia stared at Clarence's respectable face in shock.

Weighed down by their struggles, the couple was surprised to find a member of the Lovett family coming forward to help them out.

His help could not come in a timelier manner.

"Don't speak to your mother like that, Clarence!"

With Clarence's attitude rubbing him the wrong way, Neil got up and pointed at Clarence's stoic face. "Your mother has worked herself to the bone to raise three children, only to be called a disappointment. You and Steve have pushed us too far."

Hunter tried to play the victim and made himself out to be the good guy. "See, Mom and Dad? They don't care about you. I'm the only one on your side. They are ungrateful brats."

Humiliated by Steven and Clarence's relentless attacks in court, Hunter seethed with growing fury. "If you have a problem, take it out on me, Clarence. You can come at me with everything you've got. Don't lash out at Mom. She has done nothing to deserve this."

Clarence stared at Hunter with a smirk, his eyes reflecting resentment and disdain. "Do you think I'm not after you? Do you think you got away scot-free?"

Hunter was stunned.

"Do you think I'm oblivious to what you have done right under my nose? Do you think I'm blind to your atrocity on Steve?"

Clarence gasped sharply, feeling like he had been punched in the gut as guilt overcame him. "I regret not exposing you for the vile human you are and not calling you out for your crimes. Maybe then, you'll know justice will be served." S "Clarence, you…" Hunter turned bright red.

Clarence was a man of few words, not one to show concern even at home. Yet now, he pulled a rug from under Hunter and disgraced him.

Taken aback by Clarence's sudden outburst, Chelsea dropped her jaw and looked at Hunter in disbelief.

"What are you talking about? What crimes?"

Neil took a step forward, his eyes bulging. "Is that true, Hunter? What's going on?"

Clarence gave Hunter the side-eye.

"Ha! You still haven't told Mom and Dad. I thought you were the loyal son, but you kept everything from them anyway. It explained why yout

stood there and gave your big speech. You probably have no idea that your attorneys blew the whistle op you accusing you of embezzling public funds, bribery, and money laundering. Your law firm has been suspended from operation pending the outcome of the investigation."

"Suspended? Blew the whistle?

Who?" Caught off gyard Hunter cried menacingly?

Then he felt a vibration from his phone.

Hunter took out his phone with shaky hands and felt another headache.

Clarence was not bluffing. Hunter's

law firm was forced to shut down He just received a photo from his m just received a photo from his m assistant showing a notice on the frönt door about a cease-and-desist order.

 

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1512-That was not the only thing. Hunter's assistant even added a text message to rub it in on him.

[This text message serves as my notice to resign, Mr. Lovett. You brought this on yourself because of your arrogance and self-righteousness. I've had enough of your abuse. I refuse to be your slave any longer! I'd have taken things into my hands a long time ago if we weren't living in a civilized society. See you never!

P/S: Congratulations on your seized business!] Hunter scoffed, clutching his phone tremblingly.

He had never been so humiliated.

"I spoke my truth. This is the consequence of your action. You brought this on yourself."

Clarence gritted his teeth in disappointment. "But even to this day, you show no remorse. You couldn't stand to see Steve happy either, so you roped Mom and Dad in and used them against Steve to destroy his hard-earned happiness.

"When have you become a monster, Hunter? Are we not your family? You always wanted us to play second fiddle to you. You'd do anything to stop us from outshining or surpassing you, all to feed that deep, dark vanity of yours.

You feel most happy when we live less than you."

Red in the face, Hunter refuted. "W-What are you talking about? I never thought that!” "You're jealous because Steve found a nice girl like Ms. Amelia. She came from wealth and privilege. Ms. Bella and Mr. Salvador are also in her corner. You couldn't stand that, so you talked badly about Ms. Amelia to Mom and Dad in hopes of breaking Steve and Ms. Amelia up."

Clarence shifted his gaze to Neil. "I have learned about Charles from the inspectors and police. Charles isn't close to Ms. Amelia as Hunter said. They hadn't met more than a few times. Charles wanted to be associated with the Thompsons through marriage, but his dreams fell through. He colluded with Astrid to set Ms. Amelia up by drugging her and sleeping with her. That way, Chairman Thompson would marry his daughter to Charles. Thank goodness that didn't happen."

Amelia closed her tearful eyes as humiliation washed over her.

Even though Charles was dead, the scars of her trauma remained. It took quite a struggle for Amelia to pull through, only for Hunter to rip her wounds wide open and attack her.

Steven caught Amelia's shaking body and held her tight in his arms, his hand rubbing her back. Tearing up, Steven tried to console her, but all the words in his mouth were left unspoken.

His emotions for her showed in his eyes and tears.

"I was supposed to preside over Charles' sexual assault case, so b had insights.

It's a shame the monster died before the case went to court. I would've tried himdike I tried Shannon."

Neil and Chelsea were shocked, to say the least.

Though Hunter defended Shannon

They might have gotten the wrong idea about Amelia.

Neil and Chelsea wondered if Hunter did all that just to hurt Steven

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1513-"Don't listen to Clarence, Mom and Dad! Things aren't what he said at all!"

Hunter defended himself exasperatedly. "Clarence and Steven were in it together, setting me up in court. He's trying to get Steven out of trouble by painting me as the bad guy. I think Bella and Justin paid them out. They are just the Thompsons' lapdogs-"

"Ugh!"

Unable to take it anymore, Clarence cut Hunter off with a punch in the face.

More ruthless than Steven, Clarence struck Hunter's nose bridge. Hunter staggered back from the blow and suffered a nosebleed.

"You never learn."

Clarence flicked his sore fingers, his eyes burning with rage. "If you want to believe Steven and I are in it together, so be it. What are you going to do about it?"

Hunter held his swollen nose and pointed shakily at Clarence's face. "You! You!"

Clarence took one lingering look at the grateful couple before bending over to gather his dropped briefcase. He retrieved a stack of letters from inside and approached Neil solemnly to hand them over. "What are these?" Confused, Neil took the letters.

"These are the letters of complaint from the public that I have received during my three years as the presiding judge. They are all cases in which Hunter worked with the defendants. These poor citizens don't have the money and power to hire an attorney like Hunter, so they have to take a loss in court even though they were victims. They can't ever see justice served.

"Hence, they sent letters to the court, calling Hunter out for his vile practices. I have read each and every letter more than once, and I often tossed and turned in bed just thinking about the contents."

With red-rimmed eyes, Clarence choked up. "I've not been a fair judge for the past three years. I knew what Hunter was up to, but I chose family over justice. I locked those letters in a drawer for the sake of Mom and Dad's feelings and to uphold Hunter's reputation. I regret that now, and I blame myself for it. I have become an accomplice to his crimes. I have disgraced my robe. So I plan to resign once this matter is over."

Neil blacked out and lost his footing.

"Resign? You have gone mad, silly child! What are you saying?"

Heartbroken, Chelsea wailed. "You've been through so much to get to where you are today. You are the only child who followed in your father's footsteps.

Amelia was sensible enough to realize Neil was not doing well she went toyielp him up.

• "Please sit down, sir."

• She carefully sat Neil down and instructed Steven softly) "Get your' father sohrething to drink, Steve."

Your father is so proud of you. How can you resign?"

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Neil glanced at Amelia while catching his breath.

For some reason, he did not hate Amelia getting close to him.

In fact, Neil felt flattered.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1514-"My mind is made up, Mom. You can't convince me otherwise."

Clarence's gaze then fell on Neil's haggard face.

The man who raised him suddenly felt so distant. "I've never asked you for anything, Dad, but today, I hope you can do me one favor. I hope that you will stop making things difficult for Ms. Amelia. Don't make Steven break up with Ms.

Amelia. They love each other. I firmly believe Steve will not meet a better girl than Ms. Amelia."

Steven and Amelia stood before Neil, their fingers interlocking. The look in their eyes held affection for each other.

Chelsea could not stop bawling her eyes out after what Clarence said.

Overwhelmed with emotions, Neil asked hoarsely, "Are you threatening me with resignation, Clarence?"

"If that's what you think, so be it." Clarence grinned helplessly.

Then came a commotion outside the ward, and a knocking ensued.

Closest to the entrance, Steven went to open the door.

Outside stood two men in uniform. Steven lowered his gaze and read their badges, recognizing they were prosecutors.

"Is Hunter Lovett in there?"

Hunter shuddered at the sound of a stern voice.

Steven turned to the side and gave way to the prosecutors.

The inspectors entered the ward grimly. Noticing Neil, the pair were surprised but nodded at him courteously.

Neil's honorable reputation as a judge was known to the legal crowd. The younger colleagues saw him as an inspiration. "Please come with us, Mr. Hunter Lovett." The inspectors addressed Hunter formally in the presence of Neil.

The inspectors kept it short, not dwelling on the matter to avoid any complications.

Weak in the knees, Hunter, his lips quivering, could barely walk.

In the end, the two inspectors dragged him out of the ward.

Chelsea covered her face and wailed while Neil furrowed his brows, unable to reel in from the devastating blow. There was no need to get Hunter's side of the story.

Clarence lying parents. Besides, the inspectors would not make t sufficient evidenc arrest With as most righteous, never At that point, Steven had given up his aamily. He wrapped his arm Amelia's waist and w ne out of the ward.

"Where are you going, Steve? Come back!"

Chelsea reached her hand out to Steven, her eyes swollen from crying. "Don't you want us or this family?"

Steven stopped in his tracks.

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The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1515-Amelia tried to console Steven, but she felt a crushing weight of responsibility.

After all, everything started because of her. With tearful eyes, she hung her head low in guilt.

"Don't be hard on yourself, Amelia. It's not your fault at all what happened today." Steven comforted her, his hoarse voice soft and tender.

Amelia felt a lump in her throat, her lips quivering. "But…"

"You're the love of my life, the future that I chose. We will be together to the very end. No one can stop me."

Clarence's voice came from behind. "Steve!"

The pair turned around and watched Clarence run toward them.

"Thank you for sticking up for Amelia today, Clarence. Thank you for taking our side."

Steven teared up. "We will never forget what you have done for us, and I promise to return the favor."

Clarence looked angry. "You're my only younger brother, Steve. Am I not family to you anymore?"

"No, I didn't mean that."

"I'm sorry, Steve."

The couple was taken aback. Steven quickly said, "Don't say that, Clarence!

You never let me down."

"No, I've been meaning to apologize to you. The apology came a little late."

Clarence put his head down, feeling a catch in his throat. "I know I'm not the most caring person around. My focus has always been to learn and make something out of myself. I've never been bothered by what has been going on in the family. I knew Hunter wasn't good to you, and I knew you suffered a lot because of this family, but due to my indifference and selfishness, I didn't once stand up for you as a brother."

"Clarence…"

"I'm ashamed to call myself your brother. know my lack of affection as a brother hurt you. I can't change the past, but I hope to do everything I can to help you for my peace of mind."

Clarence looked at Amelia with a relieved smile. "I leave Steve in your hands, Amelia. I wish you a beautiful to marriage. I hope I get an invis the wedding."

"Thank you, Clarence." Amelia's eyes welled up with tears of gratitude.

With sparkling eyes, Steven put his hands on Clarence's shoulders.

"Did you say you wanted to make it up to me, Clarence? Promise me one thing, and we are even."

"What is it?"

Steven smiled. "In any case, do not resign. I don't want our society to lose such a fair judge."

Clarence's heart raced, and his tears lingered in his eyes.

That night, Amelia followed her heart for once and refused to leave Steven alone instead of returning to Yara Park.

Steven could not change her mind, and he did not want to be apart from her either. He drove her back to Savrow.

He did not own a property in Hatchbay, but he acquired a o m two-story house in Savrow. It had been a while since he had stayed there.

Steven knew Amelia was tired after a long day. He sent her to the

showers while he went to the supermarket to purchase food and daily negessities. He also warmed a glass of milk for her. S

After a shower, Amelia glistened under the soft light.

Steven laid out his white shirt for her to use as pajamas on the bed.

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1516-Overjoyed, Amelia put on the white shirt, which looked oversized on her. She even twirled in front of the mirror. The abrupt ringing of her phone scared her.

Amelia tiptoed to the bed and grabbed her phone. She panicked when she saw the call from her mother.

In the end, she took the call, not wanting her mother to worry.

"Why aren't you home yet, Amelia? Where are you?" Celeste sounded worried.

"I-I'm fine, Mom. I'm doing well."

"Where are you now?"

"I'm in Savrow with Steve…"

Amelia plucked up the courage. "I'm not going home tonight, Mom. Steve is upset. I want to stay here and keep him company."

The silence on the other end of the line put her on edge.

Moments later, Celeste asked in a murmur, "Are you at a hotel or your sister's property in Savrow?"

"Neither. Steve has his own place in Savrow." Amelia's words trailed off. She blushed just talking about it.

"I see you have made your decision, Amelia. Are you comfortable with your decision?"

Amelia batted her lashes in a daze. "Huh?"

"Steven is a good kid. You're 22 now. I know I can't keep you from doing what you want." "Mom, I…"

Celeste sighed, her gentle tone holding no resentment. She was still concerned, though. "No need to explain, Amelia. I've been there. I won't stop you if you have made up your mind to give yourself to Steven, but please use protection. You aren't married yet. Even if you love him, you must protect yourself. I know that Steve loves you very much. He will do what is best." Content Amelia was moved to tears, her heart racing and her cheeks blushing.

Amelia waited in the room for a while. Since Steven was nowhere to be found, she thought she should make the first move.

She walked into the kitchen and heard something boiling on the stove.

With his back facing her, Steven stood in front of the stove. Amelia called out his name twice, but he did not respond.

Amelia approached Steven and hugged him from behind, her goice soft and tender 'Stève? What's wrong? Why are you lost in your thoughts?""I'm fine." Steven dropped his head to shy away from her gaze. A teardrop slid across his chin into the pot of milk.

Dumbstruck, Steven frantically wiped his tears. However, it was to@daté, as the woman caught him in the act.

"Are you crying, Steve?"

Amelia circled him, then gently placed her hands on his shoulders, turning him to face her. She begame anxious ang heartbroken to see tear stains on his face. Amelia reached out to touch his face. "Fine? Your eyes are red. What's wrong? Don't hide the truth from me, Steve. Don't scare me!"

Steven felt his chest tighten. "I'm sorry to put you through everything today, Amelia. I feel angry and useless."

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1517-"Not at all! Don't you ever think that, Steve! I feel happy when I'm with you. You never let me down." Amelia cupped Steven's tear-stained face, her eyes welling up. Every teardrop left a mark on her.

Steven was a strong man, and no one knew that fact more than Amelia. Steven had worked long and hard with Justin and Bella, paving the way for them.

Yet today, Steven hid in the kitchen to cry because of Amelia.

It must take a lot for Steve to strip away his pride and ditch his armor to dwell in sadness.

Steven lowered his drenched lashes, his voice carrying agony. "You're an heiress of the Thompsons, Amelia. You're a princess to Chairman Thompson

and Madam Celeste. Mr. Asher and Ms. Bella adore you. I watched you grow.

You were carefree when you followed Ms. Bella around with a lollipop. I can remember the moments like they were yesterday. You would live a happy life if it weren't for me. My family and I destroyed your happiness."

Amelia shook her head in tears.

Her worst fear was Steven jumping down a rabbit hole of his thoughts.

Steven choked with sobs and gnashed his teeth. "When you were insulted today, I wished I could—” Amelia got on her tiptoes and sealed his lips. Closing her eyes, she immersed herself in the kiss.

Steven breathed ruggedly, his eyes half-closed and his chest heaving against hers. Her assets were perky and round under the thin layer of a shirt.

Lust quickly took over.

Gurgle… Gurgle…

The boiling milk in the pot disrupted their intimate moment.

"Hm… The milk will evaporate if you don't turn off the stove soon, Steve." Rosycheeked, Amelia caught her breath in his arms.

As reality came back to him, Steven turned off the flames in a flurry and wiped the stove clean.

Once done, he steadied his breath and smiled wryly. "Look, I can't even do the simplest things right."

"No, you're the perfect man to me."

Amelia threw herself in his embrace and held his waist. "Always remember that you are important to me, Steve I won't allow you to put yourself down. I don't want to hear another word about you ruining me. I have a temper. I'm scary when I'm mad."

While talking, Amelia pouted her luscious lips. The angry look on her face swept the blues away, and Steven curled his lips.

Amelia turned somber. "My family brought me happiness in the past, but together, well loreate our future happiness. Don't feel like you let me down. Life has its ups and downs, and no relationship is perfect.

Amelia turned somber. "My family brought me happiness in the past, but together, well loreate our future happiness. Don't feel like you let me down. Life has its ups and downs, and no relationship is perfect.

"My sisters and I are the apple of Dad's eye, but we all went through highs and lows of relationships.

"My sisters and I are the apple of Dad's eye, but we all went through highs and lows of relationships.

Camilla, who is the First Lady now, had gone through a lot to be with Edward. My family didn't like that Edward was a lot older and poor in health. Camilla went to a foreign land and was kept on her toes for Edward's political campaign. Dad and Aunt Mila even made things difficult for them."

Camilla, who is the First Lady now, had gone through a lot to be with Edward. My family didn't like that Edward was a lot older and poor in health. Camilla went to a foreign land and was kept on her toes for Edward's political campaign. Dad and Aunt Mila even made things difficult for them."

Steven heard a little about Camilla's love story from Bella.

Steven planted his lips on her cheek.

Yes, she got him. She took him by his heart, mind, and soul.

"I promise this is the last time, Amelia. I won't ever put you through what happened today

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1518-Steven held the love of his life in his arms with tearful eyes. "I may be a Lovett, but I no longer have anything to do with that family the moment they were mean to you."

Amelia was moved and worried. "Steve…"

"I no longer have a home."

Though Steven chuckled helplessly, he felt relieved and liberated. "I am still Steven Lovett, but the heir of the Lovetts is dead."

"Who said you don't have a home?"

Furrowing her brows, Amelia put a finger on his lips. "Home is where I am. My family is your family, too."

The moon, shrouded in a haze, hung high in the velvety night sky.

The pair wound up in bed together.

Even so, Steven, covered up in his pajamas, lay stiffly next to Amelia. Neither crossed the line to each other's side of the bed.

Steven inhaled the lingering scent of Amelia's shower gel, his senses overwhelmed by her warmth and the rhythm of her breathing. Steven swallowed hard again.

A fire stirred in his loins.

Though he prided himself on being a restrained gentleman, it was pure torture to lay next to the love of his life all night.

A wave of scent tickled his nose.

Steven opened his eyes to see Amelia straddling him. As she leaned in, the loose shirt slipped swne past her shoulders and to her waist.

With his heart beating out of his heart, Steven closed his eyes so as not to violate her with his gaze.

"Open your eyes and look at me." Amelia's lip clung to his ear, and he felt the tingles all over.

He opened his red-rimmed eyes, the sweat in his palms drenching the bedsheets.

"Take me, Steve."

Driven by lust, he cast all reason aside.

Steven rolled over, overpowering spy voice held a thick her. His of raw desire. "Amelia, are sure?"

Amelia nodded shyly.

"I will never turn my back on you. After tonight, please be my wife."

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"Please take me in forever, Ms. Amelia."

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Amelia ached for more than a place in Steven's heart.

She yearned to become part of him and find solace in his warmth

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1519-The sky was gray today, with a drizzle falling from the first light of dawn.

However, it was perfect weather to visit the deceased at the graveyard.

Bella and Justin visited Mary again. They even went so far as to tidy up the gravestone and add flowers.

Though Mary was buried six feet underground, the couple's attentiveness and longing would accompany her to her grave. "Bella and I avenged you, Mom.

Shannon's been handed the death penalty. You can finally rest in peace after 20 years." Justin took Bella's hand and held it tightly. "Justice has been served.

Rest easy."

The couple put their heads down in front of the gravestone.

Footsteps drew close.

"It's Grandpa Nigel!" Bella cocked her head and beamed.

Justin hid his emotions behind his eyes.

Several feet away, Matt pushed Nigel, who was in a wheelchair.

A bouquet of white lilies rested on Nigel's lap. They were Mary's favorite. Before her passing, Mary always made sure Tideview Manor was decorated with fresh lilies.

Even Nigel, Mary's father-in-law, was aware of her preference. Yet Gregory, the husband, had no idea.

Oh, the irony.

"I'll help you, sir."

Matt was about to help Nigel up when the old man propped his arms on the armrest and rose to his feet.

Justin and Bella were taken aback. They were relieved as Nigel stood firmly on his feet.

Nigel solemnly approached the couple with a bouquet in hand. He looked at Justin kindly. "I hope you don't mind if I visit your mother."

Justin shook his head, and his breath hitched.

Bella pursed her lips as tears filled her eyes.

Nigel's health had been on the decline in recent years. He would need a wheelchair for important events, but to pay Justin's mother respect, he ditched the wheelchair and stood before the gravestone.

With a sigh, Nigel presented the flowers and hung his head low. "My family had let you down, Mary need to apologize for that. I know the apology means nothing now that you're gone.

"Don't worry. So long as I'm alive, I will take good care of Justin. I won't let harm and hurt come in the way of your only son and my favorite grandson."

Justin looked at Nigel in tears.

He did not feel Nigel owed him anything, and the hardship he endured was not a major issue for him.

On the contrary, if Nigel had not taken Justin under his wing, he would have lost his life to Shannon a long time ago.

"I heard that Shannon appealed to the court?" Nigel asked with a frown.

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"It's good that she was found guilty."

Nigel grimaced at the thought of Shannon's crimes. "I even thought that I would make her pay and suffer more than Charles if the law didn't come through. Don't keep your problems to yourselves. Just let me know. I'll sort things out for you.

I'm not retired completely. I still hold sway in the company."

"Thank you, Grandpa."

Justin curled his lips with gratitude.

"You have done enough, for me. In dan't wantsyou to be worried about me."

Nigel said with intrigue, "It's never enough, silly child. It's far from enough."

"Dad."

Gregory's unwelcome presence intruded on the otherwise beautiful moment.

Bella turned to Justin with concern.

Justin pulled a sour look, his teeth gnashing. “Shameless!

"Don't turn things ugly in front of Grandpa Nigel, Justin,(Bella O 11 murmured, squeezing his cold hand.

"

Justin took a deep breath and fought back his rage.

"What are you doing here?" Nigel looked at Gregory peevishly.

Gregory pressed his lips together and replied in a hoarse voice "'emiss'"

Mary Dad! Pdame to see her."

"You didn't talk about her for the past twenty-odd years. Don't pretend like you care now."

Nigel sneered at the callous man. "You're not just a disgrace to Mary, but to me too

The Divorced Heiress Revenge Chapter 1520-Bella and Justin were lost for words.

Nigel could be mean when he wanted to.

Nevertheless, Nigel was right to set Gregory straight.

"Mary is my wife, Dad. I'm just here to visit her. Why must you be hostile to me?"

Unable to take it, Gregory nearly had an outburst in front of his father.

"Your wife? Isn't your wife Shannon, who is on death row?" Nigel scoffed.

Gregory pulled a menacing face, his fingers gripping.

Nigel had never acknowledged Shannon as part of the family for the past two decades. It was a pure insult that Nigel would recognize Shannon as Gregory's

wife now.

"The truth about Mary's death only came out twenty years later, Dad. I feel bad."

With bloodshot eyes, Gregory poked his chest. "I brought Mary and Justin back against all odds. Even when you objected to my decision, I persisted. I only did it out of love. You can't insult my love for her." Bella frowned. Gregory's words made her sick, especially when he made that statement in the presence of the deceased.

Justin kept a blank face, feeling nothing about the situation.

Mary had been gone for years.

It was disgusting that Gregory did not appreciate Mary when she was alive and showed affection when she was gone.

"Yes, you loved Mary. I couldn't believe it when you begged me to welcome them into the family. That was out of character for you. The man who fought for love in tears was my aloof son."

Nigel snapped a cold glance at Gregory. "I thought Mary brought the love out of you, but I overestimated you.

You were only obsessed with her because she was different from the heiresses you encountered She stood out from the crowd you were used to. Besides, you loved a good competition. You always got what you wanted, whether it was toys, power, or women.

"You could've just lived a good life with Mary, but you lost interest because she was reserved. That was when Shannon showed up and got you wrapped around her little finger. She stirred trouble at home and walked all over Mary, leading to the irreversible tragedy we have in our hands."

Nigel grew indignant and felt embarrassed in front of Mary's gravestone didn't expect you to leave the good woman and choose a wicked one instead. Gregory, the psycho behind bars is your wisene Instead of pretending like you care here, you are better off seeing Shannon for the last time. That's the least you can do as her husband.

Don't be an eyesore to Mary."

Nigel struck where it hurt the most.

Gregory opened his pale, dry lips, but the embarrassment choked his words back.

The pair responded and helped Nigel up. "Alright, Grandpa,"

Gregory watched emotionally as Nigel, Justin, and Bella brushed past him like he was nothing to them.

"Come on, Justin, Anna. Come home with me. My newly hired chef will make you something to eat." Nigel turned to the couple happily.

"Why are you still here?"

Nigel snapped at the stiff man. "You

are responsible for Mary's death too.

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