Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

Chapter 1948

“She’s just a young, naive girl.

Probably manipulated by the AN Group to disrupt our family’s harmony.

And let’s not forget, her boyfriend is a count in Zephyria.

Let her roam Peace Mountain for a bit, then send her packing from Cadiered.

”

Lucinda pressed her red lips together, tightening her hold on his chin.

“You’re unusually benevolent toward her.

Don’t think I don’t see through you.

You’ve never defended an outsider like this before.

”

Graham remained silent.

Observing his composed countenance, Lucinda seethed.

She trusted her intuition, contemplating increasing the severity of punishment.

“You professed a desire to atone for your transgression.

insisting on enduring additional lashes to demonstrate your devotion to

shall receive twenty lashes

that, you may resume your

”

his eyes betraying sorrow

I’ll heed your

”

his feigned compliance, releasing her grip

yet icy countenance, querying him,

ago, Nala

What did she say?”

of bitterness, his eyes shimmering

this sarcasm was

“Answer me.

know the

you haven’t forgotten your duty to respond truthfully to

Lifted his chin, her gaze piercing into

mind

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stood up

Lucinda on her way, I doubt

you consider

have anticipated Lucinda’s arrival, her words a deliberate spark aimed at the tender bonds of sibling

realization brought a throbbing ache to Graham’s temples, yet

“You’ve withheld the truth.