Chapter 835: Chapter 835



The argument escalated, and for a moment, it seemed like they might physically clash in the courthouse. In the end, Crowell booked a hotel room for the year and refused to return home, leaving the divorce unresolved.

Later, on the anniversary of Lacey’s death, Michael and Fiona were forced to pay a formal visit to the Hudson family.

Upon hearing about the divorce, Fiona’s stepmother immediately asked if Fiona had received any assets.

Worried that her stepmother might target the little savings she had fought for, Fiona answered, “I didn’t get anything because I wanted custody of the child.”

Her stepmother’s face twisted in anger. “Why didn’t you take the money? Errol is about to get married! How are you supposed to help him with the down payment for a house when you have nothing?”

Fiona clenched her fists, keeping her head low, unable to respond.

Errol Hudson, her stepmother’s biological son, had always been spoiled by the family.

Although the Hudson family wasn’t short of money, they had always adhered to the belief that daughters should financially support the family, with their earnings funneled back into it.

Fiona’s father had been uninvolved, as her stepmother had been the family’s decision-maker for years, and no one dared to challenge her authority. If it weren’t for her sense of duty to her family, Fiona wouldn’t have wanted to step foot in this house again.

Her tolerance only seemed to fuel her stepmother’s scorn.

“I don’t know what use it is to have daughters. One was half-dead, and we spent so much on her treatment, but she still didn’t make it. And the other one can’t even hold—”

On to a man. “When Errol gets married, don’t you dare come around here and embarrass us!”

galnσνels.c○m hosts fresh updates Michael, having overheard, stepped into the room. “What did you just say?” At the sight of Michael, Fiona’s stepmother quickly forced a smile. “Michael, come in and sit!”

“You said having daughters is useless, didn’t you?”

Michael’s voice was firm, and he didn’t address her with any politeness, making Fiona’s stepmother’s smile falter.

“I was just joking.”

“Today marks the anniversary of Lacey’s death. Do you really think it’s appropriate to joke like that?” Michael’s words were sharp, his gaze unyielding. “I think you’ve been in charge for so long that you’ve forgotten how you got here — through despicable means. When Lacey was still alive, I showed you some respect for her sake. Now that she’s gone, do you really think I’d still treat you the same way?”

Fiona gasped, knowing full well how petty and vindictive her stepmother could be.

“Michael, no matter what, I’m still your elder!” her stepmother protested.

Michael ignored her completely. “Since daughters are so useless, I’ll take Fiona with me today. We won’t be returning again.”

The stepmother’s face went pale. She had insisted on Michael visiting her for Lacey’s sake, because she could take advantage of him.

Michael had tolerated this for Lacey’s sake, but now that her stepmother’s true nature was exposed, there was no need for him to hold back any longer.

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