Chapter 569

Thaddeus and Mona walked one after another toward the side hall. Before they even entered, they heard the cries of a child and the angry curses of a woman at him.

“You d*mned child, I’ll break your leg here today!”

“Ah! It hurts—it hurts so much!”

The child’s plea for mercy was heard coming from the side hall. It sounded mournful, so much so that Mona was shocked and subconsciously tugged at the hem of Thaddeus’ suit.

As such, the imposing Thaddeus stopped and looked down at the small hand that was tugging at his suit. He unconsciously curled his lips.

Mona was too timid and soft. She was not tough at all, making her unfit to be his wife.

“What’s the matter? Are you scared?”

Mona composed herself and answered, “No, it’s just that the child is screaming so miserably.”

She was no match for Thaddeus’ heart of stone. He remained indifferent in the face of the child’s miserable screams.

“You’re too soft-hearted. So what if he’s screaming miserably? That’s the price he shou