Free Web NovelChapter 1373: Chapter 1367: Mother-in-Law Unleashed
"I will not break up with you!" Evander Lancaster said firmly, then encircled Sophia Hamilton’s waist again, as if only then he would feel secure. "I know I was negligent, and I won’t let such things happen again. I understand that today’s events have hurt you deeply. If you feel wronged, then hit me a few times to vent."
Evander Lancaster finished speaking and grabbed Sophia Hamilton’s hand, moving it towards his face. Sophia did not resist as he slapped his face with her hand. Evander Lancaster stared closely at Sophia Hamilton, gripping her wrist and continued to press it onto his face.
Once, twice, Sophia Hamilton did not tell him to stop, and he kept holding her wrist. His face started showing red marks, Sophia Hamilton finally couldn’t bear it anymore, curled her fingers and lowered her lashes. "You should go home first, I’m not in the mood to see you."
Due to what his mother had done, an emotional shadow had already been left in her heart. Even if she wanted to accept him in the future, this barrier had already been formed and could never be removed.
"Sophia, let me walk you upstairs... I’ll feel better," Evander Lancaster’s voice choked. Sophia Hamilton pressed her lips tightly. A woman willing to have a child for a man without any status can only mean one thing—she loves that man deeply...
Silence meant consent. Evander Lancaster supported Sophia Hamilton as they slowly walked up the stairs inside the unit door.
After sending Sophia Hamilton into her home, Evander Lancaster left, not even staying for a short sit inside.
Watching Evander Lancaster’s hurried back, Juliana Lancaster asked puzzledly, "Sophia, does Evander have an urgent matter today?"
"Yes," Sophia Hamilton replied with a nasal tone, keeping her eyes downcast. When Juliana Lancaster turned her head to look at her, she only then realized that her daughter’s eyes were red and swollen.
"Sophia, have you been crying?"
"No."
Sophia Hamilton changed into her slippers and headed to her room, but Juliana Lancaster stopped her, holding her daughter’s arm, and asked sternly.
"Did Evander bully you? Tell Mom, and I’ll seek justice for you!"
Her daughter was pregnant for him, not only without status but also being bullied. This cannot be tolerated!
"Sophia! Tell Mom if Evander bullied you! How did he bully you! This bastard, I’ll deal with him!" Juliana Lancaster raised her voice, seeing her daughter not uttering a word. Suddenly released her arm and rushed to the balcony, opening the window and shouting downstairs, "Evander Lancaster! Get back here!"
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In the small living room, Evander Lancaster stood with his head lowered in the center. Across from him on the sofa, Juliana Lancaster looked at him with a grim expression.
Sophia Hamilton was locked in the bedroom by her mother, while Juliana Lancaster was interrogating Evander Lancaster as if he were a criminal.
"Speak up, what’s going on? Why is Sophia back living here, and her eyes are swollen from crying?"
Even if Evander Lancaster was dissatisfied with his mother, he wouldn’t speak the truth entirely. After all, forcing his wife to go the hospital for an abortion was a malicious and shameful act.
The fetus was already seven months old, and having an abortion at this time would not only cause a lot of pain for the mother but also harm her body significantly. Both he and Juliana Lancaster were doctors, naturally, they were aware.
"Why aren’t you speaking? Is it because you have nothing to say, or do you think there’s no need to explain to an old woman like me!"
"Mom, things aren’t like you think. It’s my fault for not taking good care of Sophia. I assure you, I won’t let her suffer anymore in the future."
Evander Lancaster explained, focusing on avoiding the main issue, but Juliana Lancaster was not satisfied. She said with a stern face,
"Since you’ve admitted you didn’t take good care of my daughter, then explain in detail, how did you make her cry?"
