Chapter 168 +25 BONUS Ophelia had always been known for her disciplined lifestyle At this hour , she was usually long asleep .
And most of the Freeman household followed her lead , adhering to her routine like clockwork .
But tonight , the entire manor was still ablaze with light despite it being nearly 1:00 am .
Grant had been waiting in the courtyard for some time , and his eyes lit up the moment he saw Hendrixs car pull up .
He quickly rushed forward .
Mr.
Freeman , youre finally back ! Hendrix glanced at him .
Whats going on inside ? Mrs.
Freeman Senior is furious .
Mrs.
Freeman has returned as well , but their conversation didnt go well .
You must try to calm them down once youre insi Hendrix had already strode into the manor before Grant could finish his sentence .
It was just as Grant had described the atmosphere inside was suffocating .
Ophelia sat on the couch , her face taut with anger .
Her fingers were gripping the armrest so tightly that her knuckles had turned white .
Standing across from her was Beatrice .
Though her head was lowered slightly , her back was ramrod straight , making it clear that she had no intention of admitting fault Ophelia was the first to notice Hendrixs arrival .
She nodded curtly at him .
Good .
Hendrix , youre here just in time .
Then , to Beatrice , she said , Come on .
Didnt you have so much to say earlier ? Now , repeat everything you just said , but this time , right in front of your son !!! Hendrix didnt say anything .
Instead , he turned to look at Beatrice .
The latter didnt answer Ophelia , nor did she show any sign of speaking up .
This just made Ophelia even more furious .
Oh , so you knew what you did was disgraceful , too ? You cant bring yourself to say it , can you ? Fine .
Ill say it for you , then .
Hendrix , do you know what shes done ? Shes been enjoying the status and resources of what our family brings her while secretly sleeping with another man .
She has brought complete disgrace to the Freeman name ! Ophelia slammed her hand down on the armrest , her frustration pouring out .
Tears started streaming down her face .
Your father died young , and for all these years , Ive been more than generous to her .
And what do I get in return ? I cant believe she actually has the gall to do something so shameful ! Before Hendrix could respond , Beatrice spoke up first , Are you implying that I should live my entire life as a widow ? Her question made Ophelias expression darken further .
What ? You think youre being wronged now ? No one forced you to stay here back then .
You chose to remain in this family out of your own free will ! And now , youre turning around and blaming me for it ? Im not blaming you , Beatrice replied , her voice calm as usual .
Im simply asking you .
And , for the record , my relationship with him is open and aboveboard .
Its far from the sordid picture youre trying to paint .
Sordid ? Ophelia laughed bitterly .
So now you think my words are harsh ? Then , why didnt you think your actions were shameful ? Get out of my house right now ! Leave our family ! I dont want to see you here ever again .
Get out ! +25 BONUS Chapter 168 Ophelias voice rose with each word , her anger spiraling out of control .
Beatrice stood her ground , showing no intention of leaving Seeing this , Ophelia grabbed the nearest object and hurled it straight at her .
Beatrice didnt even try to dodge .
Instead , she closed her eyes , bracing for the impact .
But the pain she anticipated never came .
When she slowly opened her eyes , she found Hendrix standing in front of her .

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