Singed Once Always Wary
chapter 87

Chapter 87 Forcing Her to Call Him Husband

Selena had disliked Megan’s temperament for a long time, but her uncle and aunt had always tolerated her, which led to the current situation.

Seeing that Selena was unwilling to plead, Brian started to get anxious.

“Even if Megan did it intentionally, there is still room for negotiation in this matter. You also know that it’s our family’s fault towards Megan. If she makes a scene and wants a divorce, th your cousin won’t be able to replace a wife in the future.

The incident where he took clients’ money and borrowed high-interest loans has long spread in Ridge-field. Which family’s daughter would dare to marry into our family? Only Megan is not disgusted with him. If Megan gets in trouble, what will your aunt and I do…”

Selena closed her eyes weakly, knowing that her uncle and aunt had lived a difficult life and their hard-earned money had been squandered by their son and daughter-in-law.

Rubbing her temples with her hand, she said, “Uncle, have you ever thought that even if I plead with Mr. Montague, he won’t settle privately just for my face? He has a very firm stance on this matter. Either he demands 8 million to compensate for the car damage, or Megan goes to jail.”

“Selena, at least ask your boss first, if…if he’s willing to accept less money for your sake…”

Selena felt a surge of nameless anger and her tone became cold.

“Uncle, I have already asked him. This is what he said in person. I have to continue driving, so I’m

hanging up.”

Without waiting for a response, she directly ended the call.

This was the first time she had such a tense confrontation with Uncle Brian.

When she used to stay at her uncle’s house, her uncle and aunt were always good to her, but they were too timid. Now they are being taken advantage of by Megan.

Raymond was sitting beside her and heard everything she said.

After her call ended, he asked, “Is that woman your relative?”

For some reason…

Selena felt embarrassed for a moment. “Um, sister-in-law,” she replied.

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Raymond’s gaze became meaningful. “She said your cousin ran away?”

“Yes, he borrowed money at a high interest rate.”

“So she didn’t divorce your cousin?”

The implication was clear, she didn’t get divorced, yet she was so eagerly pursuing another man. Did her relatives not care at all?

Selena felt even more embarrassed. Her uncle was still hoping for her cousin to come back and have a child with Megan.

As he had mentioned, no one was willing to marry her cousin now except Megan, and that’s why they were indulging Megan.

“Mr. Montague, I apologize for the situation with my sister-in-law.”

Even some things were difficult to talk about.

Raymond withdrew his gaze and spoke indifferently. “Do you want to compensate me with eight million on her behalf?”

“I don’t have that much money.”

“Then don’t meddle in other people’s affairs.”

Selena really didn’t have that much money. When she returned, she would have to quickly sell het apartment and use the money as a down payment for the new house she had bought.

Furthermore, the money from selling the apartment still needed to go through the bank, and it would take another half a month. During this time, she could either stay at Ashbourne Manor or stay in a hotel.

If she were to meet Raymond at Ashbourne Manor one day, it would be really awkward.

Both of them fell silent. Selena received a message on her phone from Brian.

[Selena, I’m sorry that what uncle said made things difficult for you.. We will handle this matter ourselves. Just focus on going back to work.]

Selena didn’t feel happy when she saw this message. On the contrary, she felt even more irritated.

Because from her uncle’s demeanor, she felt the same kind of frustration and grievance she had experienced from her father.

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She leaned back in her chair, feeling exhausted.

Raymond had a file on his knees, flipping through a few pages. He was about to sign it when he felt a head leaning against his shoulder.

He stiffened, unable to resist turning his head to look at her.

She seemed to be in a bad mood these past few days, looking somewhat pitiful. There was a hint of grievance in her small nose.

But her appearance was the type that leaned towards coldness. When she looked at people with her eyes open, they were also very clear.

It seemed that she had indeed suffered a lot of grievances in Ridge-field these past few days, to the point where even in her dreams, she would have such an expression.

Selena had a dream, and she actually dreamt about Raymond.

In her dream Raymond held her chin and forced her to call him “husband.”

Even in her dream, she could feel her own exhaustion. Without much struggle, she called out,

“Husband.”

Raymond was reading the documents with his head down, but when he heard her mu**ed voice, he almost lost control and tore the documents apart.

His brows furrowed tightly, and he couldn’t help but turn his head to look at her. She was sleeping soundly, It was probably just sleep talking.

Weren’t they on bad terms with each other? How could she still dream about that man? He really couldn’t understand her.

Raymond withdrew his gaze, his heart calm and unruffled. After all, this had nothing to do with him. When Selena opened her eyes, it was already evening. She recognized this route back and couldn’t help but feel her heart racing.

Isn’t this the way to Ashbourne Manor? Is Raymond planning to go to Ashbourne Manor tonight?!