Chapter 279

I chuckled to myself, watching the scene unfold like a poorly scripted daytime drama. Anthony and Henry seemed hell–bent on kicking me out of the Langley family.

Thanks to the marriage contract, I was Caleb’s legal guardian. Only I had the power to commit him to a mental institution.

If I were out of the picture, Caleb’s guardianship would fall to the family patriarch.

And that would give Henry free rein over Caleb.

“Who says I’m out of the loop? I’m planning to marry Caleb. I’m his wife, his only guardian. Is there a problem?” I stood up, facing Henry and Anthony with a defiant glare.

“Mr. Henry, this house Caleb and I live in is rented under the radar. Nobody knew where we were, yet recently, someone tried to off me at home… The address got leaked, and today, you just waltz in here unannounced. Surely, you wouldn’t have anything to do with that, would you?” I said, locking eyes with Henry.

Langley Group. He couldn’t afford to let anything

you was a tip from the police. As an elder of the Langley family, it’s my right to ensure your safety, Henry said with a sly smile. “Foebe, you’re a smart girl. Leaving the Langley family can only do you good. Anything you want, anything you’re entitled to, the Langley family will provide. You’ll have more money

hard sell wasn’t working, and Henry

these people might

daughter should never have married a… simpleton,” Anthony said, his voice breaking as he wiped away a tear. “Foebe, come back home with me. The Helm family has already called off Coraline’s engagement.

eyes darted

enough, Oscar was there too.

was a

want to be here, but he had no choice. He stepped out of the car, cowering behind

“Just leave that lunatic, and

“You do know insanity is contagious, right? I might be ‘infected‘ too.”

a smile and turned to Coly.

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