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?”

her words only stoked the flames of Dean’s anger, driving him into an even

the dutiful wife, only to betray me later,” Dean retorted

in stories

seat. “You think I’m oblivious? You and Shirley plan to discard me and our daughter as soon as that mistress bears you a son. I have to safeguard my daughter’s

hold you back. I have no affection left for you. Since you’ve failed

cracked as she pleaded, “What about our daughter? Doesn’t she mean anything

value as a son in

realized the depth of Dean’s ruthlessness. She pondered her limited options, contemplating aligning with Stan, despite her reservations. It seemed to be the only viable path

unfolded within the Nixon

incident, was rescued under

struggling for breath, surrounded by anxious family members and

could such a thing happen

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