The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 168 Chapter 168

Ophelia had always been known for her disciplined lifestyle At this hour, she was usually long asleep. And most of the Freeman household followed her lead, adhering to her routine like clockwork. But tonight, the entire manor was still ablaze with light despite it being nearly 1:00 am.

Grant had been waiting in the courtyard for some time, and his eyes lit up the moment he saw Hendrix's car pull up. He quickly rushed forward. "Mr. Freeman, you're finally back!"

Hendrix glanced at him. "What's going on inside?"

"Mrs. Freeman Senior is furious. Mrs. Freeman has returned as well, but their conversation didn't go well. You must try to calm them down once you're insi

Hendrix had already strode into the manor before Grant could finish his sentence. It was just as Grant had described the atmosphere inside was suffocating.

Ophelia sat on the couch, her face taut with anger. Her fingers were gripping the armrest so tightly that her knuckles had turned white.

her back was ramrod straight, making it clear that she had

Hendrix's arrival. She nodded curtly at him.

on. Didn't you have so much to say earlier? Now, repeat

Instead, he turned to look at Beatrice. The latter didn't answer Ophelia, nor did she

disgraceful, too? You can't bring yourself to say it, can you?

done? She's been enjoying the status and resources of what our family brings her while secretly sleeping with another man. She has brought complete disgrace to

died young, and

actually has the gall to do something

first, "Are you implying that

"What? You think you're being wronged now? No one forced you to stay here back then. You chose to remain in

not blaming you," Beatrice replied, her voice calm as usual. "I'm simply asking you. And, for the record, my relationship with him is open