Chapter 64

On the second floor above, Ruby’s tears welled up the moment she saw her salvation. Below her, Hunter was waiting, and she sobbed out, “Hunter.”

“Daddy.”

“Daddy.”

The two children, upon seeing Hunter, excitedly shouted “Daddy” and ran towards him.

Erin watched the scene unfold with a gaze filled with icy detachment.

When Hunter shielded Ruby and the kids in front of him, Ruby looked at him, tears streaming down her face as she choked up, “Hunter, I……”

She tried several times to say something to Hunter but stopped short, unsure where to begin. She never imagined that despite her close bond with Janie, Erin could be so ruthless, that he would actually…

Ruby’s hesitant expression spoke volumes, and Hunter didn’t need to ask to know what -had happened. Furious, Hunter approached Erin and, without a word, slapped him hard

across the face, “You bastard! She’s family, for crying out loud!”

Erin touched his slapped cheek nonchalantly, glanced coldly at Hunter, Ruby, and the kids, and said icily, “Hunter, I spared your kids seeing the worst. Consider it a favor.”

Hunter liked to cheat, but Erin wanted to see if Hunter could stomach it in the future now

that Ruby was gang-raped.

“Daddy.”

“Daddy.”

little ones tugged at his arms, pleading, “Daddy, stop it. Don’t

redder, and even

go.” She couldn’t bear to stay another second in Erin’s

and thank you for not hurting my babies.”

pockets, remained unmoved until Hunter, Ruby, and the kids had completely left. Only then did he

and approached

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well aware of, but she hadn’t expected him to go so

and calmly said, “Mom,

the driver took Janie away, Erin instructed his assistant to sell

a slight not easily overlooked by him or his mother, and Erin was determined

company back, and certainly, a divorce was likely on Hunter’s mind. Erin would make sure Hunter’s life was anything but

car window, Erin floored the accelerator,

of the courthouse, victorious over Jo’s case, her face radiant in the sunlight. This morning’s court battle had

much for helping me secure such a generous settlement,” Jo caught up with Estrella

professional smile, “Just doing

know everything. I know my ex-husband’s lawyers approached you, offering a

pack

her trouser pockets. “Jo, you’re well-connected to have such private

“After thirty years of marriage to that man, I know him too well. But I never expected him to act on

weighed on her. “If only he hadn’t been swayed by the outside world, we could have spent the

far, and we’ve fought hard. No regrets. Your kids are grown. Take care of yourself

Estrella’s consolation, Jo looked at her gratefully, “Ms. Estrella, you’re a friend worth having. Are you free for lunch? Let’s dine

Estrella responded, “It’s getting late, and I

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