Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 161

The car slowly pulled up in front of a grand and majestic mansion. The driver got out first and opened the door for us.

Jennifer, stepping lightly in her black kitten heels, led me through the gate with a straight posture that spoke of a refined upbringing since childhood. "Actually, bringing Ms. Wilson here today is for a specific request," she said.

"What request?"

"You'll see when you go inside."

At her words, I felt puzzled, but I didn't press for more information.

Curiosity was something I seemed to lack.

However, as she led me through the garden and I caught a glimpse through a window into the ancestral hall, I was momentarily stunned.

Jack was kneeling on the floor, his back covered in shocking wounds, yet his face showed no pain or anger, just a calmness as still as stagnant water.

The middle-aged lady grew increasingly furious, whipping him again. "Jack, don't think I can't do anything to you right now! If you die, I can just adopt another child and still inherit the Renolds family!" "Then go ahead."

didn't flinch, gritting his teeth and speaking with a tone that seemed both respectful

in my own back. When I moved to go forward, Jennifer stopped me, and I could only awkwardly ask, "Is that... his

he had clearly told

"That's my mother."

voice was faint. "For years, he hasn't used any of the Renolds

I was suddenly

up last night, I hadn't been in contact

"Why..."

"The Renolds family has been out of the mire for many years, but with his actions last night, brought us

but I

been involved in legitimate businesses. This mean that they were either engaged in politics

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with this. She has never been satisfied with our current status. This incident just gave her a reason to force Jack into a marriage." "Marriage?"

and gentle as Jack would surely

have someone he