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.

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

the first to notice Hendrix's arrival. She nodded curtly at him. "Good.

have so much to say earlier? Now, repeat everything

didn't say anything. Instead, he turned to look at Beatrice. The latter didn't answer Ophelia, nor did she show any sign of speaking up. This just

did was disgraceful, too? You can't bring yourself to say it, can you? Fine. I'll say

done? She's been enjoying the status and resources of what our family

down on the armrest, her frustration pouring out. Tears started streaming down her face. "Your father died young, and for all these years, I've been more than generous to her. And what do I get

can't believe she actually has the gall to do

could respond, Beatrice spoke up first, "Are you implying that I should live my entire life as a

one forced you to stay here back then. You chose to remain in this family out of your

Beatrice replied, her voice calm as usual. "I'm simply asking you. And, for the record, my relationship with him is open and aboveboard. It's far