The Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge

Chapter 246

A shadow flickered across McNeil's eyes.

"Her affairs have nothing to do with me."

Violet nodded quickly. "Of course. I won't ask about her again."

It was obvious—just mentioning Victoria McNeil instantly soured his mood. He must really despise that woman.

Violet checked the time. "Gwyn's almost out of school. How about I pick her up while you stay here with the guests?"

"No need," McNeil replied. "It's all arranged. We'll bring Gwyn home together, then head back to the office for dinner."

"Alright."

No matter how assertive Violet could be in public, in front of McNeil she was always unfailingly polite and obedient, as meek and gentle as a lamb.

Outside the school, Marcus and Victoria had already gotten out of the car and were waiting.

kindergarten was a familiar place for Gwyneth, but for Victoria, this was the first time she'd come here without the intention of picking her up. She figured if McNeil hadn't called her, he must have made other arrangements, and frankly, she was tired of

as Max appeared, he spotted him. Max saw Marcus too, but wasn't expecting

running straight to Marcus as usual, Max nearly

"Miss Fannie!"

at the sight of Victoria and his uncle together. Every time he saw other kids get picked up from school by both their parents, a

uncle and Miss Fannie weren't his parents, their presence still meant the world to him—a child's simple longing and hope-so today

sweaty hair as he took his backpack. "You're always

was about to climb into the car, he suddenly stopped and ran back toward

Fannie, I just remembered something I'll be

leaving Marcus puzzled. Victoria just smiled. "Let

couldn't help but remember when Gwyneth was even younger, scampering everywhere with that same boundless

that moment, he was certain-she truly loved children. If they ever got married, would they have three

the halls, finally finding Gwyneth

face at her. Gwyneth's cheeks flushed bright

only managed to catch a glimpse of

grabbed her backpack and stormed out, cheeks still puffed with frustration.

seeing her approach, waved and called out, "Hey, ugly