Chapter 0103

Patrick was stunned and infuriated at the notion. “Mr. Davis’s lover?”

The concept of such a casual relationship embarrassed and angered him.

“Is she so shameless? Mr. Davis’s lover? Lucius has so many women! She’s destroying the Wickhams‘ dignity by being one of his flings!”

“Dad, please don’t speak ill of my sister.”

Patrick’s response was bitter. “Like mother, like daughter!”

Had Emily been in agreement with him, perhaps Patrick’s anger wouldn’t have reached such heights. However, Emily’s compassion and gentleness now stood in stark contrast to his perception of Violet, fueling his rage.

Patrick eventually erupted, hurling the most venomous words.

Emily internally rejoiced at his reaction, barely containing her laughter.

The topic of Violet’s mother, who had an affair and left Patrick while pregnant with Violet, was a sensitive and painful subject for him. His hurt and anger had led him to divorce Astrid Spencer

soon after Violet’s birth, banning her from their lives.

Violet’s mother had always been a taboo subject around Patrick, rarely brought up by anyone.

“Well, if she wants nothing to do with the Wickhams, so be it! I’ll remove her from our family

registry tomorrow!”

Violet sat in the back of the taxi, staring blankly out the window, her mind still replaying the

scenes from the banquet hall.

about the affection Patrick showed Emily, his mixed emotions upon seeing Violet, and the palpable awkwardness between father and daughter. They

greetings.

softly, contemplating whether she should have acknowledged Patrick at the

she was the younger one. She felt it wasn’t right to harbor resentment

against her father.

interrupted by the sound of her phone

Violet had to buy a new one with

+15 BONOS

at this number.

was drained of color

tomorrow.

wants me to tell you,

really be her

from Emily. She tried to call Patrick

to confirm her fears. Her

phone falling from

like daughter! Like mother, like daughter!”

any harsh words from her father. Her heart was shattered. overwhelming her with grief. She curled up, seeking solace in

still awake, knitting on the sofa. Naomi

nodded, trying not to let her sadness affect Naomi, and managed a smile.

wool on sale today. I thought this color would be

me?” Violet was touched.

to her pale face,

for you,” Naomi

she was knitting, her eyes welling up with tears from the emotional

are so skilled, and

with a sigh, reminisced, “Aggie used to say the

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