Chapter 31

No one has ever taken her side all these years, not even half a word of justice

No matter how much she struggled, screamed, or fought back, it was useless. No one was listening

She felt like a stomped on flower in the mud, too beaten down for another struggle. But Rhett’s words somehow managed to stir her long–dormant heart

“Rhett I mean, no, it wasn’t like that She wasn’t in cahoots with her mom then. It was later when she and her mom plotted to scam my family’s money” Rattled by Rhett’s intense gaze, Ruby stuttered through her words.

Rhett’s presence was overwhelming.

Rhett didn’t bother with Ruby anymore and walked straight up to Kristin. “Carey was not here. so I had her bring me a glass of water. Got a problem with that?”

Vincent looked at Rhett in surprise. The words were understandable, but Rhett coming to Kristin’s defense like this was out of character.

This wasn’t like the Rhett he knew. Why would Rhett stick his neck out for a woman like

Kristin?

It only made Vincent’s jealousy more intense.

“Vincent, you’ve got some nerve to raise a hand against a woman,” Rhett said, anger flaring

he saw the swollen handprint on Kristin’s pale face.

Vincent clenched his fists, unwilling to admit he had hit Kristin.

darkened, and with a low and threatening voice, he demanded, “Apologize!”

Vincent wondered why he

woman

with his face. Vincent stumbled backward, struggling to keep his

dumbfounded, helping him

cursed inwardly, “Damn it! He did it on

get back at him for secretly contacting Mr. Bryce, a warning not

a long moment, Vincent took a deep breath. “Rhett … I

raise someone so lacking

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Chapter 31

Vincent felt humiliated by Rhett, his apology to Kristin through gritted teeth.

dazed, and felt addicted to this feeling

her back.

shouldn’t have gotten involved.

her cheek

was too fragile, too thin as if a

gaze on Vincent.

He knew Rhett had never respected him

never taken

a while. Reflect on your actions at home!” Rhett warned. him and left,

entered this home pregnant, it was no longer Rhett’s

went mad,

does he think he is to

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