Chapter 298:

Melinda was acutely aware Stan desired intimacy with her, which provided her a sliver of control in their interactions. She had resisted his advances steadfastly, never imagining he would retaliate in such a calculated and cruel manner.

Stan signaled for privacy. “Let’s give them some time to sort things out.”

The room slowly emptied, leaving a tense atmosphere behind.

Melinda’s gaze followed each person as they exited.

The moment they were alone, Dean’s anger manifested violently. He seized Melinda by the hair, yanking her head back sharply.

The pain elicited a sharp scream from Melinda. “Dean! What the hell? I’m your wife! How can you treat me like this? What are people going to think?”

flames of Dean’s anger, driving him into an even

and you stayed quiet, playing the dutiful wife, only

in stories on

oblivious? You and Shirley plan to discard me and our daughter as soon as that mistress bears

sneered in response, “You chose this life, Melinda. No one made these decisions for you. If you want out, I won’t hold you back. I have no affection left for you. Since you’ve failed to provide a son, just

pleaded, “What about our daughter? Doesn’t she

can stay, but remember, a daughter doesn’t hold the same value as a son in my eyes. Considering your actions, I regret

her limited options, contemplating aligning with Stan, despite her reservations. It seemed to be the only viable

a crisis unfolded

a near-fatal drowning incident, was

lay pale and struggling for breath, surrounded by anxious family members

thing happen to

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