Chapter 222 Darling, Keep Going

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In the past, Bill and the Wilchers only crossed paths once a year during holidays. To him, they were strangers aside from their insatiable greed.

Over time, he paid little attention to his wife and remained completely unaware of the mistreatment Philippa endured.

Now, I shattered the illusion of family bonds and struck a nerve with Bill. How could he possibly let it slide so easily?

Seeing his rising anger, Harper immediately softened his stance and reprimanded his wife, "What a disgrace. Go back inside and take it off right now!"

When she returned, dressed in her own clothes, Bill wasted no time and ordered them to leave the house.

Linette hesitated, clearly unwilling to leave. Bill glanced at the rest of the group and declared, "You're disturbing my wife's rest. I need you all to go."

For years, he had endured these freeloaders out of respect for my mom. He despised those who around with hands outstretched, so his patience had always been thin. The Wilchers never expected his demeanor to shift so drastically after just a few words from me.

only came

Desperation filled Benjamin's eyes as he turned to Philippa. "Philippa, say something. We're family. Even if there's a fracture, the bond still holds." However, my mom has been struggling with severe morning sickness lately. Perhaps, after all these years, her trust in them had already faded away.

From beginning to end, she stayed curled up on the couch, remaining completely silent.

When Benjamin finally spoke to her, she replied coolly, "You can all leave. Zoey will take care of me."

"Fine! You're the real family, we are not. Let's go," he muttered, attempting to smooth things over.

Benjamin always resorted to this tactic to pressure Philippa. I had no doubt his next step would be dragging Granny into it, using her as leverage to force compliance.

For two decades, his approach had always been straightforward and ruthless.

Sadly, this tactic worked all too well on Philippa.

But not this time. He's bound to be let down because I understand what truly matters to my mom.

As Benjamin and his family left, Carter's team reached out to Granny in secret. If they could free her from that oppressive cage, Philippa would finally be free to get a divorce without hesitation. Benjamin was unaware that his house had been robbed by the time he came back.

Once the Wilchers departed, Bill observed that Philippa appeared unwell, a flicker of worry crossing his face.

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"Are you feeling sick?"

to respond, her

for my mom, he simply didn't know

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flattery of women like Monica, he had a falling out

remained distant and never

and placed his hand on Philippa's forehead. "Was it this painful

When she first discovered she was pregnant, she had

of letting go of herself and also

made up her mind, she learned of Monica's pregnancy, and that shattered

stared at Bill with cold eyes and pushed him toward

pregnancy? Only now did he realize that for the past 20 years, he had been too busy arguing with Philippa, never truly seeing her as a woman with

sleep almost impossible. Mrs. Gardner isn't doing well either, throwing up everything she eats, even just water. Normally, I wouldn't say much as an outsider, but pregnant women need peace. Mrs. Gardner's family has shown no care, constantly disturbing her

face was filled with guilt and regret. "I'm so sorry. Darling. Let me take you to

and patted his chest. "Let

still, you may

Philippa and

watched him go, letting out a helpless

had understood sooner, my mom wouldn't have ended up

life. We can't undo what's been done. All we

already finished washing up and was sitting on the bed, absorbed

into my pajamas. He closed the book and subtly tugged

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a few drinks, but

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the

he asked softly, "Would you like

meaning behind turning off the lights, and

in this life has been short, we've known each other for many years. Over time, I've come to understand his thoughts, and my affection for him has deepened with

shy when it comes to things like

a thoughtful husband, always showing me respect in every

the lights were off, I lay still,

a quiet sense of

his voice was soft, carrying a touch

word made my heart

it?" he asked gently, without making a

in the dark, he couldn't see the flush spreading

"How

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