His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 282:

“Stand up!” Matias commanded again, his voice cold.

“Verena, just stand up,” Ainslie said softly.

Verena paused for a moment before standing up.

“You are not a direct Adams family member, and therefore, I cannot discipline you,” Matias said.

A look of shock spread across Verena’s face. She was taken aback by Matias’ words. In the past, Matias had always treated her as if she were his own child. It seemed that the incident this time had pushed him to a point where he was ready to reject their familial bond.

Ryan, looking desperate, glanced up and said, “Dad!”

“Silence!” Matias snapped.

until his

I am easily

his head,

out a cold laugh. “Don’t think your silence will make this go away.

else in the room tensed

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understands his mistake now. Please, spare him this time,” Ainslie implored, her voice

streaming down her face, Verena joined in, saying, “Uncle Matias, I beg you, don’t punish Ryan! It’s my fault entirely—he only wanted to help me. If you really

Neil Collins, and commanded icily, “Didn’t you hear

turned away and headed off to retrieve the whip, his steps heavy

his knees, his spine rigid, accepting his fate in silence, a quiet resignation etched across his face. He understood the futility of pleading—no words could temper his father’s wrath. He knew his father’s

clutching a thick, ominous horsewhip