Chapter 21 A Protective Stance

• Flint let out a dismissive chuckle. He said, "As my wife and the Ashworths' mistress, if you don't even have the freedom to speak your mind, then what's the point of marrying me?"
• Lucille had been sitting quietly by his side. She was visibly stunned upon hearing his words. She couldn't help but glance at Flint with a sardonic smile.
• From the moment Flint stepped into the house, Lucille hadn't been able to grasp his intentions.