Chapter 172

Richard gulped down another glass of whiskey, with a large scowl on his face. His eyes were bloodshot and misty, while his body shivered every minute.

The day he discovered that Emily had left the city was the greatest shocker of his life. Even in his dreams or imaginations, he never thought that Emily could summon up courage and leave, without leaving a word for him.

“The girl made the right choice. For the first time, I’m proud of her”, Barbara commented from the door of the kitchen, gazing at Richard who sat in the dining hall.

“Drink all you can, but she would never come back to you”, Barbara sneered with great excitement dancing in her eyes.

Richard nodded his head in affirmation and cast a dead glare towards her.

“She’s not coming back because you threatened her”, Richard said as blood started running through his vein.

Barbara smirked silently as she studied her husband, who looked extremely helpless and sad.

“You chose me, not her, Barbara raised her shoulder in pride, taking s