A Surprising Twist of Fates (Sierra and Theo)

Chapter 184 Punishment

Madison let out a soft sigh.

Sierra lowered her eyes. Then, she explained softly, "It's not that my mom hasn't thought about leaving, but William won't let her go so easily. As long as he thinks of using me, my mom can't divorce him."

"That's just disgusting. He's so manipulative and so cruel." Madison couldn't believe that a husband—a father-could do something like this.

He had to be written into a novel where the readers would tear him apart.

Honestly, if she were in Sierra's shoes, she wasn't sure she'd be able to handle things as well as Sierra had.

Before, she used to think Sierra was too weak. But if her own mother were trapped in an abusive marriage and had no way out, she'd probably feel even more powerless.

At the Shaw residence, a furious William stared at his phone after the call was cut off. He slammed the device onto the table and then turned his anger toward the woman beside him. Without warning, he raised his hand and struck her hard across the face.

Vera was knocked onto the couch. But even that didn't seem to ease his rage. He lifted his hand again and was ready to hit her once more.

She trembled violently, too scared to even raise a hand to shield herself.

are

walked in from outside, and his voice was sharp with alarm. He saw Vera collapse on the ground while William stood over her with a

He lowered his hand and straightened

the red, swollen imprint of a slap on

you hit

with you. Go upstairs," William instructed

something happened, you can't just

of your business! Go upstairs now and close the door

him in such a tone,

hand gently. "It's okay, Xavier. Your father and I just argued, but it's over now. Go

"But-"

hesitated. He had never seen William treat Vera

upstairs," William ordered in a

obey, though he did so reluctantly. He went up to his room, leaving the door slightly ajar, hoping to overhear their conversation, but William dragged Vera

that daughter of yours threaten me? She's really

as the study door was shut,