Chapter 187

Madeline was silent during the car ride to the company, the sting of Riley's impulsive words still fresh.

For three years, she had done her best as a daughter-in-law. However, when Lydia's pregnancy came to light, Riley did not hesitate to push for Trevon to divorce her.

It seemed a daughter-in-law was just an outsider, easily exchanged.

Trevon cut off that line of thinking immediately.

"Mom, what nonsense are you spouting?! The incident just happened. If I divorce Madeline now, wouldn't it turn the Gibson family into a joke? The shareholders would be up in arms!"

His refusal was firm, but his motives were all for the Gibson Group.

Their relationship had thawed in recent days, and Madeline sensed Trevon's reluctance to part ways. She was torn about whether to push for the divorce.

However, when Trevon mentioned the Gibson Group could not afford a divorce, she snapped back to reality.

Madeline could not bear a lifetime with a man who did not love her.

It was too bitter a pill,