My Gentle Wife is a Real Divine Being

Chapter 421

The sky was dark, and after Shelia saw the news on TV at Edgar’s home, she began to fidget.

There, on the screen, was Juan, and nestled beside Melody was none other than Hester. The media was abuzz with speculation that Hester was poised to replace Debra as the next Mrs. Nichols.

Shelia’s hands fluttered to her slightly rounded belly. That old bat wants Hester to take my place in the Nichols family. Over my dead body!!

Edgar was unhinged, and she couldn’t stay with him. If she wanted to survive, she had to cling to Juan like a lifeline.

As Edgar emerged from the bathroom, Shelia instinctively recoiled, but she quickly composed herself. She had to play this smart.

“Edgar,” she began, her voice laced with caution. “I haven’t been home in days. I miss my dad. Can I…”

Edgar’s sneer cut her off. “What are you scheming again?”

“No schemes. I just miss home.”

how I’ve mistreated you, think again. I hold your secrets, Shelia. One word

How could I betray you? You

long as you

him, Shelia was just a pawn. If she stepped out of

bit the bullet and asked again,

with disinterest. “But remember, my people

won’t,” Shelia agreed hastily.

was to get away from Edgar. Once she was free, she’d find a way

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help,

His secretary hovere nearby with

reveal anything,” Edgar said firmly. “She has her agenda. It’s better if she doesn’t

“Understood.”