Chapter 164

Steven exited the cafe and returned home. At his arrival, Deborah welcomed him. "Why are you back so early today?"

Steven snorted. "Where's Lily?"

"She's sleeping upstairs."

"It's the middle of the day; why is she still asleep? Ask her to come down. I have something to ask her." Steven's face darkened.

Deborah immediately ascended the stairs and pushed open the door to Lily's bedroom. She lowered her voice and spoke, "Hey, your dad wants to ask you about Edric. Do as Marie says. Don't ever blunder, understand?" "Alright." After freshening up, Lily went out of the bedroom.

Looking at Steven's sullen face in the living room, Lily felt somewhat nervous. She didn't even know why she was afraid of Steven. "Dad, you're looking for me?" she asked, pretending to be nonchalant.

Steven snorted and gestured to Lily to sit down opposite him. "What's going on between you and Edric?"

"Nothing special, Dad," Lily answered, looking innocent.

"Really?" Steven just stared at Lily. "Let me ask you, have you met him in private?"

"I did." Lily lowered her voice.

"So are you the reason why Irene and Edric are in such a mess right now?" he demanded.

"Dad, that has nothing to do with me." Lily shook her head.

"Do you mean it?" Stoic, Steven looked at her. Lily was stunned by his scorching gaze. "Dad, I swear! It's all Edric's fault... He was drunk... And then... I didn't tell anyone, not even Mom. It's none of my business that Irene is in a row with him."

It was a blatant admission that she had slept with Edric. Steven had been hoping that Marie was just spouting nonsense, but now he was genuinely furious.

He grabbed the glass in front of him and smashed it on the floor. "Didn't I warn you not to go near Edric? So you'd just completely ignored my words?!"

"I didn't mean it... Dad... I really didn't know it would turn out like this." Lily sobbed.

"That Rowane called me and told me that Edric was drunk. She asked me to take him home. I didn't think much about it, and I didn't know... that Edric would pounce on me like a madman. It was useless for me to struggle; he was way stronger than me. Then... he fell asleep and I... I sent him home. Aunt Margaret is the only one who knows about this. I can vouch, no one else knows."

shouldn't have done it in the

Disconcerted,

at raising your daughter!" Steven glared at Deborah censoriously, as if he wanted to

know anything. I'll take all of your anger!" Lily knelt on the ground

explanation will help Irene and Edric in getting back together?" Steven glimpsed at Lily who was crying bitterly. "From now on, you'd better be obedient. Stay at home

his study. Deborah reached out to help Lily up. The two of them shared a glance, both with

Jordan's villa. On the way back, she bought some of Eden's favorite snacks. Eden was full of beans to see Kinsey coming back. "Kinsey, did you bring me any yummy

little kitty, I knew you would be hungry. I've brought you some of your favorite snacks." As she spoke, she produced the snacks she'd bought on the

Eden's head. Looking at his joyful expression, she smiled and added, "Go on, say

Eden

boy, go and eat over there. I need to talk with your mom." After Eden obediently stepped aside, Kinsey pulled Irene over. "I saw Marie and your father in a cafe just now. Why do you think she wanted to see your father?" "How would I know?" Irene shook

single. Do you think something is going on between her and your father?"

your mother's stand-in." Kinsey chuckled at her own imagination. "Is that the kind of stuff you've been feeding your mind?" Irene paused for a while

father's lover? Does Jordan

voice rang out, and Jordan appeared in

tattling about him, she still felt embarrassed that

weren't talking bad about

know, I heard what you said,"

of relief at how chill he was. She looked over to Irene. "This isn't the first time I've seen your father meeting Marie. I saw them meet once before at a cafe. They looked kind of suspicious. I mean, they were scanning the surroundings before entering. I found it really strange. I had wanted to tell you

this?" Irene was

remember the specific time, but I think it was around when you had just moved in with the

he hasn't changed out of his old ways?" Irene's face suddenly darkened. Steven had cheated on

snorted. "Deborah seduced a married man; now she will know what it feels like. Time for her

better be so, then we can sit back and enjoy the show," Jordan echoed. He knew that Marie and Steven were brother and sister-in-law. But Thomas had wanted to keep this secret from Irene, so naturally, Jordan would not let the cat out of the bag, at least not to Irene. But

them and take pictures of Mr. Cook and Marie. Then

a marvelous idea. Why don't we get

Irene interrupted Kinsey, "I only

on being the daughter of a politician and let some illegitimate daughter take your place. Only you would do that. If it were me, I'd never let Deborah and

you, I'm willing to bet that you wouldn't be able to either." Jordan nodded.

would have found it difficult to forgive Deborah. But Irene had never done anything to Deborah nor Lily. Did

would I bother?" Irene retorted, "It takes two to tango. It's not Deborah's

Mr. Cook so shamelessly, would your mother have died in that car

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