The Runaway Groom
Chapter 44

Chapter 44

“Sheryl Harris — you're a real idiot, you know that? It's tragic how youcan’t tell what your own husband wants!”

Samantha was folding her arms before her chest and gloating. “AllLionel wanted was for your daughter to become family with theJeffersons, so that she becomes a puppet for his own ends. That's theonly reason he’s not divorcing you! Are you really stupid enough tothink that he still gives a damn about you? If that's true, why would hehave me at his side for twenty years, or let your daughter marry into theJefferson family?"

“Sure, the Jeffersons are a genuine dynasty, but Isaac Jefferson is alsoinfamous for his bad temper. Did you think your daughter would notsuffer, as a woman he was forced to marry? If you're smart, divorceLionel right now, and your daughter just might stop suffering.” “Y-You'relying!” Sheryl snapped, but she lacked the strength and therefore theauthority! Outside, Irene wobbled. Her father had put her through manylessons, such as piano, dance, and art. At first, she believed that Lionelwanted her to be a star. Now, however, it was clear that he had plannedfor her to have such skills to entice Isaac.

Her father was truly cunning, to scheme against her own daughter anduse her like a tool!

She should have been jaded after all these years, but her heart still hurtnow.

Inside, Samantha was still gloating. “Just get a divorce if you knowwhat's good for you.

Irene abruptly opened the door, having composed herself as shesnapped, “Tell Lionel Spencer to come here himself if he wants adivorce.”

She caught Samantha by surprise, and Samantha's face paled as sheturned to replace Irene standing there. “W-Why are you here?!" Ireneentered, saying, “You're the one who shouldn't be here.” Samanthaquickly gathered hersell, and it was easy since it was Irene who heardwhat she said, and not Lionel. It was line if she found out... ideal, even,just so she could persuade her mother to get a divorce.

After all, Samantha did not want to stay a mistress for life. She was notyoung-she needed a legitimitate title

“You heard all that, did you? I'm sure you know in your heart that what Isaid was true.

If you want to be free of your father, get your mother to divorce himalready.”

Irene glowered. “You're not welcome here. Leave!”

“I'm doing this for your own good, Irene...”

“Stay liere a moment longer, and I'll call Lionel and tell him what youtold my mother. It is as you say: if my mother does agree to a divorce,I'll be free from him, but it also means he won't get anything from theJeffersons anymore. Do you think he cares more about you or hismoney?”. In the end, Irene knew very well that Lionel only ever caredabout his own gains, or he would not have stayed married to hermother. In fact, he would have long since married Samantha if he reallyloved her. “Also, you think I'm being used, but I could say the sameabout you. He wanted a son and you gave him one, but he didn’t giveyou anything in return-doesn't that make you a baby-making tool? Whatis there for you to gloat about to my mother?”

Now, Irene understood that Lionel had no love for anything exceptpower and position.

To him, everyone else was just a tool.

Meanwhile, Samantha's expression had been alternating until it turneddark, her face contorting so horribly that even her heavy makeup couldnot hide it.

“You little...” Samantha pointed at her furiously, but could not sayanything against her at all!

With that, Irene simply ignored her. “I'll count to three. Leave now, or I'llcall Lionel!” In the first place, Samantha had wanted to manipulateSheryl into filing for a divorce by revealing Lionel's schemes, while shebecame his legitimate wife. Naturally, she did not expect that Irenewould turn the tables on her, leaving her absolutely frustrated! Snortingcoldly, she left the ward. “Mom...” Irene began after she closed thedoor behind her. Sheryl's eyes were red as she stared at Irene. “I'msorry..." Irene went to sit beside her. “You've done nothing wrong,Mom. You gave me life and brought me to this world..."

Even so, Sheryl was choking with misery as she grasped herdaughter's hand. Pursing her lips, she sobbed, “But you've suffered somuch because of me... I should have known.

“It's nothing,” Irene assured her. “I'm going to get married eventually,and it's the same whoever itis.”

Still, Sheryl could not let it go. “But he's your father... How could he useyou like this?

Doesn't he feel any affection at all?”