Chapter 222

• Mrs. Stone stood her ground, her face contorted with indignation. "Liza! Don’t think I can’t deal with you just because you’ve got some wild man on your side! I am—"
• "Enough! Stop this nonsense!"
• Mr. Stone’s sudden outburst silenced her. His expression darkened with fury as he glared at his wife. "Who are you calling a wild man? Do you even know who you’re talking about? Watch your tongue and stop spouting such foolishness!"