Chapter 202

Shepard was already seething with anger, but he managed to comfort Vera, murmuring softly, "I know, I know."

Effie's expression grew even darker. Watching those two put on their little show in front of her grandmother made her stomach turn.

"Get out!" she snapped.

Snatching up a freshly broken branch, Effie swung it toward Shepard and the others.

Shepard barely dodged the blow, his face stormy as he barked at her, "You ungrateful girl! Is this how you treat your father? I order you to apologize to me and to your stepmother, right now!"

In his rage, Shepard had completely forgotten why he'd come in the first place.

Effie let out a cold laugh. "And when have you ever acted like a father? What gives you the right to play that role in front of me?"

She brandished the branch again, her eyes flashing. “If you don't leave, don't blame me for what happens next!"

was so furious

commanding. His eyes were glacial, and it

if he'd plunged into a frozen lake. Without another word, he gathered

reassure

visit to Adriana's grave had already weighed heavily on everyone's spirits; now, after the confrontation, no one felt

Effie and the others had gone, a shadowy figure appeared quietly

...

Mr. Etheridge to visit Adriana's grave? Does she really think he cares about her? As if she could ever be worthy." Suzan's

out of his thoughts,

feel, she's still your sister,"

sudden outburst. Her eyes went red as she stammered, "Dad, why

to dig herself in deeper and further anger Shepard, Vera quickly intervened. "Suzan, why don't you go back with Mr. Lloyd? I'll stay

hesitated, but nodded.

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