Chapter 319

Dorothy’s face stiffened, and with a snort, she declared, “So what if I cut it myself?”

Hearing that, I lost interest in arguing further and turned to Susan, “Susan, can I leave now?”

I thought she was defending her daughter. But with everything laid bare, it was clear it had nothing to do with me.

Unexpectedly, Susan affectionately pinched Dorothy’s cheek. “Have you lost your mind? Sacrificing your reputation to slander her?”

Dorothy pouted, whining, “Mom, I’m sorry. She’s as stubborn as they come. I had no other choice but to resort to this:

“It’s okay.” Susan spoke lovingly, “Go upstairs, honey. I will handle it.”

Her tone was gentle, devoid of any blame. Probably, she was the most indulgent mother in the world.

Dorothy beamed with joy. “Mom, thank you, you’re the best!”

that, she bounded up the stairs while Susan watched her go

her gaze to me, looking at me as if I was

to the bodyguards and ordered, “Make her kneel outside! Bring

do

“Maybe you should ask yourself what ‘right‘

face went pale. Indeed, it was a foolish question.

melted into water. But I refused to kneel!

amused. Eventually, she grew irritated, draped herself in a fur coat, and came out. with an umbrella. “Useless. You can’t even handle one

next second, she took advantage of the bodyguards restraining me and kicked the back of my knee with her high heel. Pain and

snow instantly soaked through to my kneecaps.

I, who hadn’t cried even during my divorce, found my face wet with tears, bewildered, “Susan,

knowing I had no one to rely on, unable to fight

mistake was being Bryant’s ex–wife. Dorothy sees you as a threat. I

“So

would I treat you this way? Force you to leave?” Mentioning Dorothy, her eyes softened with motherly warmth, but her gaze remained cold

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