When Olivia suddenly heard this news, she felt angry and jealous at the same time. The second son of the family had a grandson before her? After thinking for a moment, she laughed."So, she got pregnant before the wedding?" Olivia asked. "I'm not saying that's a problem, but you being happy about it is a bit strange. If anyone overhears that your nephew's wife isn't strict in teaching, that wouldn't be good." After saying this, she turned to look at Clarice, only to realize that she always had her head bowed, seeming weak and timid, lacking the presence of a lady from a noble family. "Speaking of upbringing, which family does your daughter-in-law belong to? If I'm not mistaken, her name is Savas, right? Does our city have a sect with the surname Savas?" When she said these words, the satisfied look on Gretta's face instantly disappeared, and her expression darkened.When no one answered that question, the atmosphere suddenly turned cold, and Edward wanted to speak up to refute some wo
He knew that she was very good at using her weak appearance to deceive people, and he wouldn't be fooled again, not anymore!"Please, Nicholas... let me go!" Her voice trembled as her brows were furrowed in intense pain from her fingers, and she bit her lower lip, enduring the pain."Let you go?" Nicholas laughed, not only releasing her hand but holding it even more tightly than before. "It seems you haven't figured out who is in charge of this family. You think my uncle, Edward, is the boss? You're mistaken; I am the owner of this family!"As he spoke, he wrapped his other arm around her waist, instantly pressing her body against his, and his slightly cold thin lips kissed her pale ones, and a familiar sweet sensation spread between their lips.Clarice was frightened; the bathroom door wasn't closed, and someone could enter at any moment. If anyone saw them acting like this, it would surely cause a great uproar. So, she tried to resist, but her scalded h
His touch made Clarice's face instantly turn red. She took a step to the side, trying to distance herself from him, but the sharp pain in her feet made her inhale a cold breath; she dared not move. They stood in front of the sink, and if he didn't leave, she wouldn't be able to escape. Fortunately, the servant didn't take long to return with a chair."Madame, please, sit here so I can take off your shoe," said the servant, helping her to sit and crouching in front of her. Nicholas, standing beside her, realizing he had nothing to do, prepared to leave when the servant called him."Mr. President, could you assist Madame Savas? Her feet are burnt and swollen, and it will be difficult for her to take off her shoes. I'm afraid of hurting her if you move randomly.""No... No need, I won't move," Clarice refused without hesitation."No need?" Nicholas originally didn't want to help, but Clarice's immediate refusal made him unhappy. His eyebrows raised as he spoke to the servant, "Bento, ple
"It's nothing, I accidentally spilled hot tea water, don't worry," Clarice said with a smile, pretending to be fine, but Edward knew that she was clearly in pain."You're clearly in pain, Clarice. Why do you say not to worry?" Edward's eyes were filled with concern, and without saying a word, he walked towards her, picked her up, and carried her towards the exit.At that moment, Gretta also came out of the corridor, seeing the situation, she immediately called out."Edward, where are you going?""Mother, Clarice is not well; she spilled hot water on herself, so I'm taking her to the hospital to get it checked out." Edward replied without turning his head back, and Gretta realized that Clarice's burn was probably worse than she thought, so she turned to Bento and asked."I told you to apply the ointment to her, why is he going to the hospital?" After she spoke, Bento lowered his head and answered carefully."Madam, I did as you instructed, but Mrs. Savas is severely burned, and there a
Peony GardenAfter taking Clarice to the hospital and returning home, Edward noticed that his parents had already come back early, which seemed strange. Weren't they supposed to have lunch there?"Father, mother, why did you come back early? Didn't you stay at the mansion to have lunch with my grandfather?" he asked, sensing his mother getting irritated at the mention of his grandfather's house. What had happened there?"What do you think? That old man spoiled Nicholas so much that he doesn't even have respect for the elders of this family. I'm not obligated to that; I am the eldest daughter of the Cassano family. I call the shots in this city!" Greta spoke irritably and made a point of mentioning her own identity, as if to remind herself of who she was, perhaps a way to console herself. "Son, don't go to that mansion, even if you have nothing to do there, don't go to that crap!""What's wrong? Did you argue with them again?" When Edward heard this, he could guess what had happened, a
—Don't worry; since your father is here, let's welcome him. —Edward smiled and patted her shoulder to comfort her. —Bring him to the side corridor; we'll welcome him there. —Then, he looked at the servant and said, "Yes, sir!" The servant replied and headed towards the mansion's entrance. Edward, standing next to Clarice, prepared to meet his father-in-law, but she stopped him."Edward, I will see him personally; you don't need to accompany me there.""What's wrong? Are you afraid he'll be dissatisfied with his son-in-law?" Edward said in a playful tone, but Clarice just remained silent, looking at the ground. She wasn't afraid of him disliking her husband, but she knew very well what kind of person her father was. Previously, when she was with Nicholas, he always asked him for money, and now that she had become Edward's wife, she feared her father might do the same. Instead, she might as well explain things to him and halt his thoughts.Seeing Clarice lowering her head and not saying
"Clarice, do you really have to be so heartless? I am your father; do you really want to see me forced to death by Nicholas?" Robert looked at Clarice, who was in front of him, in disbelief. Was this still his obedient daughter from before? How had she changed so much in such a short time?"Am I heartless? No, I just don't recognize you as my father!" She gritted her teeth in anger."Wow!" Robert laughed unbelievably. "You won't help me, right? Fine, then everyone can get out of this damn house because I'm going to tell everyone about you being with Nicholas Murray and then jumping into his uncle's arms. Let's see if you can still stay in this mansion."Since she broke all ties, Robert could break all ties too. He hadn't lived well, so no one should have a good life. But on the other hand, Clarice never thought he would be this despicable. Not only were her eyes filled with shock, but she also felt more despair towards him."Then go ahead, say it; I have nothing to lose, Robert Savas.
"Sogro, don't worry. Clarice is already my wife, so I will take her place and show you my filial piety." Edward smiled respectfully, but within that smile was a hint of coldness. Robert took the check and left happily, and Edward then looked towards the main entrance. The smile on his face had completely disappeared, leaving behind a cold smile. When he returned to the side corridor, Clarice was nowhere to be found. He asked the servant and found out that she had returned to the room.He went up the stairs and arrived at the door of the room. He raised his hand and was about to open the door to enter when he heard quiet sobbing sounds from inside, making him pause for half a second before finally releasing his hand. He turned around, and as he was heading to the office, he saw Beatrice coming with a tray, heading towards the room."Mr. Murray, you're here." Beatrice stopped when she saw Edward, and he looked at the tray in her hands and asked, "What is this?""Oh, this is a nutrient-r