Chapter 8

"I look like I've been too good to you!"

"To the point where you've become hopelessly confused!"

"You don't know how to stand up for your own husband, but instead defend an outsider!"

As Father-in-law spoke, his anger grew, and the force of his hand increased significantly.

Darling didn't dare dodge, she could only accept Father-in-law's slaps.

I drank the lukewarm water handed to me by Father-in-law's secretary, and only then did I feel somewhat better.

At least now I had the strength to speak, "Uncle Ashford, let it go."

"She and I are no longer husband and wife."

"There's no need for you to punish her on my account."

With these words, the room fell silent for a moment.

Father-in-law's face turned red, then white, and finally he could only bow and apologize to me.

"Miles, our family is in the wrong here."

"But, regarding you and Melody, I hope you'll reconsider."

I shook my head, "There's nothing to reconsider, I've already signed."