Chapter 830

Stefanie's face was awash with relief when she heard about Jewel's resignation, and she reached out to pull Alex over. "Okay, sit down and talk. Let her resign, then. If you prefer female bodyguards, I'll look for one for you tomorrow."

Alex jerked away from her hold and demanded, "You recognized her since day one, didn't you?"

The look on her face turned solemn in an instant. "Yes, but I don't get it. Aren't there any other women in this world? Why do you only like her?"

He narrowed his eyes at her furiously. "Yes, she's the only woman I like! It doesn't matter whether it was eight years ago or not; she's the only one I like!"

Stefanie immediately jumped from the couch, raised her hand, and slapped him across the face. "Have you been enthralled? Have you forgotten the embarrassing things she did in the past? What makes you think that I'll allow someone like that to be my daughter-in-law?"

Alex held his cheek as his eyes turned bloodshot. "What happened back then must have been a misunderstanding. Speaking of which, if you hadn't opposed our relationship so strongly, I wouldn't have left her in order to coax you, thus causing such a consequence!"

him. "Are you blaming me? Was I the one who pushed her into

me to treat you well. But, Mom, put yourself in her shoes! She had always tried her best to gain your approval, but you're the one who refuses to see her efforts the entire time and insists on walking

eyes turned red-rimmed from anger. "Did I ask for any of that? From the very beginning, I asked only one thing from her, and that is to stay away from you. Who would have thought that she would be like a leech? I drove her off eight years ago, but she returned with a new

knot appeared between Alex's brows. "Did

eyes as she tried to

"Why did you

She's not good enough for you.

utterly disappointed in his mother. "I didn't know you could be so unreasonable. What do you mean she's not good enough for me? Only the individuals involved in a relationship would know if they're compatible with each other, so I know she's the one for me. How can you draw such a conclusion based on twisted facts? Do you know what happened to Jean after you drove her away? Did you see the aftermath with your

how tightly she gripped my hand. Look at the bruises! You have no idea

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255