The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 2

Chapter 2

"Daddy, did Mommy follow us?"

Violet's voice was soft and almost a whisper. "Let me go talk to Victoria. I'm sure she just misunderstood."

On the phone, Victoria's reply was chilly, almost inhuman.

"That won't be necessary. There's no misunderstanding."

She slowly set down her phone and fixed her gaze on Yasmine in the driver's seat. "Drive."

When they returned to the house, Yasmine walked beside Victoria, quietly giving her a report.

"Ms. Marchand dated your husband for years. The two of them were so close, everyone thought they'd get married. But Ms. Marchand can't have children, so Mr. Langford's grandfather refused to approve the marriage. That's why—"

Yasmine trailed off, but Victoria smiled faintly.

"That's why he married me."

One daughter wasn't enough for the Langford family. Just last month, McNeil's father made it clear he expected a second child.

Another child?

Ha.

could take her place in the family? This way, the next Mrs. Langford wouldn't even have to endure pregnancy

plan. What

news is, Violet was diagnosed with stomach cancer three months ago. The doctors say she has about

Victoria's breath caught.

That's what McNeil's

even got

deepened. The grandfather clock struck ten, its chimes echoing

in the living room fireplace, but Victoria sat wide awake on the couch, staring

bringing a rush of icy air from

McNeil was nowhere to be

you show up at the amusement park

the midnight fireworks. It's Christmas, and because of you, Dad sent me

clenched. That's right. It

the snowflakes from her daughter's

sick. That's why we're spending time with her. She's so nice to me—she buys me everything I like and eats wherever I want. Of

won't even leave a sick woman alone. You followed us, and now Ms. Marchand is upset. Dad's mad, too, and he wouldn't let me stay. Is that

big

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