She walked into the house and sobbed. “I was with him when White Corporation was at its lowest point. He loved me dearly. When Marc was born, I took great care of him until he left to go overseas. I thought we’d live happily ever after, but I never expected your arrival would lead to our divorce in his fifties! Sally Featherstone, you said it wasn’t your fault, but we only started arguing after you showed up. If you hadn’t acted all pitiful in front of Benjamin, he wouldn’t have fallen in love with you! Things wouldn’t have turned out this way! You’re an heiress yourself. Why did you seduce a married man?”
Sharon’s expression clouded over with hatred. “Why do you even love him? He can’t even give you a child. Are the shares worth that much? You’re nothing but a lowly b*tch!”
Her last sentence was an insult.
Sally’s expression soured immediately. She clenched her hands like she was trying to control her anger. Suddenly, a soft laugh escaped her throat. “Yes, I’m a b*tch. But don’t forget, you’re also one. Sharon, think carefully. Why did Benjamin insist on a divorce?”
“Because of you, homewrecker!” Sharon yelled aloud. “You seduced him and ruined our family. It was all your fault!”
“Ha!” Sally scoffed. “It seems like you’ve forgotten about your past. Remember what happened in Victory Hotel ten years ago? Do you seriously think no one would know if you kept it a secret and forget about it?”
Sharon’s face contorted. “W-What are you talking about?”
“You know what I mean. You didn’t know that man showed the video of your wild night together to Benjamin, right?”
Sharon paled instantly. Her body trembled as she stuttered out, “Impossible. Benjamin found out? Seriously?”
Sally continued, her face devoid of expression. “He knew. To prevent a scandal from breaking out, he’d pay whenever the man blackmailed him with the video. Do you know how much he had suffered? You knew how much he loved you. Why did you upset him with your actions?”
“No!” Tears rolled down Sharon’s cheeks. “I knew nothing about that night! I wanted to explain, but I was upset when I saw him with you. That was why I argued with him. I didn’t know he knew everything!”
Sally watched her breaking down for a moment before explaining, “We were innocent back then. To cover up your scandal, he promised to give me some of his shares and money. Featherstone Corporation was on the verge of bankruptcy back then. It was my father’s effort, so I needed his help and agreed to his conditions. We put up an act so a scandal of his affair would break out. That man knew his video was useless by then. Do you know why that man ended up dying in a car accident? Benjamin arranged for his death because of you.”
Sharon collapsed on the ground, wailing profusely. “Why didn’t he tell me about it? Why?”
“Tell you?” Sally’s expression darkened. “What can you do to help? After the man died, you nearly killed Benjamin for that scoundrel. Why would he tell you about it? So you can hate him for killing the man you loved the most?”
“That’s utter nonsense! I don’t love that man at all. That night was an accident. After he died, I went to look and saw you with him. I was so upset and ended up stabbing him. This is driving me crazy.”
Marcus’ expression was as dark as night.
As he stared at Sally, he uttered coldly, “Is there a point for you to say this now? Benjamin is dead. Are you trying to kill my mother too?”
Sally sneered, “So you want your mother to hate your father for the rest of her life? He’s been framed for so many years, so why can’t you let him die an innocent man?”
“I’m the one who should die! I should be the one to die!” Sharon cried out as she climbed to her feet. When she looked at Sally, she laughed. “He loves me. Yes, he loves me.”
I sensed something amiss about her behavior, so I said to Marcus, “I think you should send her to the hospital. Something’s wrong with her.”
Few could withstand a shock as intense as that. After glancing at Sally, Marcus helped Sharon out of the White residence.
Now, the only ones left in the house were Sally and me. Looking at the apathetic woman, I mumbled, “Aunt Sally, it’s getting late, so I’ll be heading back first.”
Before I could take more than three steps, she uttered, “Do you think I did this wrongly as well? That I shouldn’t talk about these old matters?”
At that, I froze for a moment before turning to look at her. “Benjamin didn’t mention it when he was alive. Maybe he had other plans.”
“Ha,” she scoffed. “He’s only keeping it to himself because he’s concerned about Sharon’s feelings and reputation. What other plans can he possibly have?”
I could not help but frowned at her words, sensing the disgust in them. “Aunt Sally, Benjamin’s plans are also his concerns. All he wants is to protect his first wife’s reputation. The way you’re saying it is dismissing half of her life.”
She had endured in silence and stewed in hatred for half of her life. In the end, she realized she was the one at fault; she had been the one to hate and love the wrong person. There was no way Sharon could spend the rest of her life at peace.
She looked at me and narrowed her eyes. “Are you trying to put in a good word for Marcus? Do you mean that my life isn’t the same as everyone else’s? My entire life was ruined because of her. I didn’t marry the one I love, and I don’t have anyone to grow old with. At the end of the day, I’m the miserable one.”
To my surprise, I felt no urge to extend my sympathy to her despite seeing her suffering. “Aunt Sally, Benjamin gave you half of White Corporation’s shares and the emergency fund. These are the things you exchanged for. All those years he had been with you, he gave you all his love and attention. You shouldn’t be too greedy. You’ve enjoyed his wealth and love. Now that he’s gone, you’re complaining that he has wasted your time. Do you think that’s right for you to do so?”
Everyone had a choice. When she made her choice to follow Benjamin back then, she should have known that a day like this would come. It was only a matter of time.
Glaring at me, she hissed, “It’s all because you killed the daughter-in-law of the Featherstones. You’re on the side of the outsiders. Anthony’s an idiot to have fallen in love with you.”
I knitted my brows and stopped replying to her. Perhaps our brains functioned differently from each other. No matter what I did, I could not share the same thoughts as her.
When she looked for me because of Rylee’s baby, I knew she was someone who prioritized herself.
After leaving the White residence, the sky was already dark.
I headed back to the villa, thinking that Anthony had already gone home. However, I saw no signs of him at home.
Hence, I went to the study room. In the afternoon, I had gone through many documents in the office, and there were a handful of terms I was not familiar with. This would be the best time for me to research them.
While I was reading, Mrs. Eriksen asked me to go for my dinner. As I was too focused on my research, I told her not to disturb me.
By the time Anthony came back, it was already late at night.
He must have realized I was not in the bedroom, so he came to the study for me.
Noticing him, I looked away from the computer screen and fixed my gaze on him instead. “You’re back!”
He gave me a small smile before walking over to me. As he sprawled by the edge of the table, he asked me what I was looking at.
The faint fragrance from him made me subconsciously furrow my brows.
I was not one to use perfume frequently, and he rarely used them too. Furthermore, I could tell that the scent was a women’s perfume.
Immediately, I dropped the smile on my face and stood up. Avoiding his hand that reached out to grab me, I went straight to the bedroom.
Stunned by my actions, Anthony quickly followed me as he queried, “What’s wrong?”
“I’m tired,” was my only reply to him before I entered the bathroom, about to wash up.
He stopped me and asked with a deep frown, “Sienna, be honest with me, okay?”
“Aren’t you tired after staying out for a day?” I was not angry. In fact, I was even smiling when I said those words.
In response, he narrowed his eyes and uttered icily, “I’m not. Did I come back too late?” After a pause, he apologized, “I’m sorry. I won’t let you wait for me for that long from now on. I’ll try my best to finish my work up as quickly as I can, okay?”
“No need for that. Your work is more important.” I shoved him aside and entered the bathroom.
Before I could close the door, he squeezed in. Noticing my still-upset look, he furrowed his brows and hugged me from behind as he leaned his chin on my shoulder.
He murmured affectionately, “Nothing’s as important as you.” With that said, he rained kisses on me.
The scent of other women assaulted my nose, and frustration grew in me. Pushing him away again, I pursed my lips before ordering, “Anthony, go out. I’m going to shower.”
As I had said those words harshly, he knitted his brows upon hearing them. “We’ll shower together.”
Instantly, rage coursed through my veins. “Anthony, do you not speak human? I said I’m going to shower. If you want to take a shower, go to the other bathroom.”
His expression darkened. “What’s the matter with you? Why are you losing your temper over nothing? What did I do to you?”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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