Chapter 317

"You're Lucy's husband. How could you let her face such danger? What happened to your usual cleverness and strategic thinking? Aren't you always good at taking precautions? What's the point of having you if you can't even protect your own wife?" Lila scolded.

"Keeping your wife safe is your top responsibility as a Layton man. But look at you! How could you allow such a dangerous thing to happen to Lucy right in front of your company?

"You should be glad Lucy's safe. If something had happened to her—no. Touchwood. It should never happen! In any case, I don't want this to happen again, Spencer!"

Lucille was petrified at Lila's sudden outburst. Spencer, however, let go of his usual pride and gladly accepted Lila's warning.

Lucille pursed her lips before saying, "Mom, I—"

But before she could finish, Lila shouted again, "Did you not hear me? Or are you mute? Can't you reply?"

Hearing Lila's howl, Spencer furrowed his brows and grunted.

His deep, pitch-black eyes seemed differe