Chapter 20
“We’re not acting. We just got married,” Lillian said.
“Do you expect us to believe that?” Evelyn certainly didn’t buy it.
Lillian couldn’t be bothered to explain any further. She simply retrieved the marriage certificate from her bag. “Take a look at this.”
As everyone laid eyes on the marriage certificate, their smiles once again froze.
A sense of foreboding crept into Evelyn’s heart. She quickly opened the certificate and couldn’t deny the truth staring back at her.
“You… you reckless girl, how could you run off and marry a stranger without a word?” Evelyn trembled with rage, her fingers itching to tear the certificate apart.
Ronan hurriedly intervened. “Don’t tear it, we need it for the divorce.”
“Lillian, you’ve always been sensible, how could you be so foolish this time?” Elijah was
also furious.
He had initially planned to betroth Lillian to Sebastian, but after yesterday’s events, he had a change of heart.
Sebastian might have offended the Lisbons and the Cadwells, but angering the Shadowtiger
was a whole different level of seriousness.
With his understanding of the Shadowtiger, Elijah knew Andrew wouldn’t simply let things
slide.
The question of whether Sebastian would make it through another day remained uncertain, and Elijah didn’t want his family to be caught in the crossfire.
The Harrises‘ faces were grim, especially Steven; his eyes burned with fury.
Evelyn felt a mix of anger and embarrassment. “Mr. and Mrs. Harris, please don’t be upset. I’ll make sure they get a divorce right away.”
“What’s the point of divorcing? Even if they do, it’s still a second marriage!” Lynette huffed.
Evelyn hastily smiled. “They just got married. The marriage certificate is just a piece of paper. She’s still untouched.”
“Mrs. Smith, I won’t mind these things,” Steven generously declared.
Despite her lingering anger, Lynette suppressed her rage upon seeing her son’s affection for
Lillian. “Fine. If you ensure they divorce immediately, we won’t hold it against you.”
“Certainly,” Evelyn assured, then tossed the marriage certificate to Lillian. “What are you waiting for? Go get a divorce!”
Lillian shook her head. “I won’t divorce him.”
“If you even think of refusing, I won’t consider you my daughter anymore!” Evelyn’s face flushed with anger as she nearly roared.
Elijah’s expression darkened. “If you still see me as your grandfather, go get a divorce right away.”
Lillian fought to contain her tears, her voice quavering as she pleaded, “Grandpa, Dad, Mom, please. I beg you, don’t pressure me any further. I simply cannot bring myself to divorce him, not when I’m already carrying his child.”
“What?” Lillian’s words sent shockwaves through the room, freezing everyone present.
“It can’t be. This is impossible. I refuse to believe it!” Steven couldn’t contain his anger any longer.
The news of Lillian and Sebastian getting married had already infuriated him.
But now, learning that they had been together for a while and even had a child filled him with a sense of betrayal so deep that it ignited a murderous rage within him.
Evelyn trembled with anger as she pointed a quivering finger at Lillian. “Are you trying to drive me to an early grave? How could a young girl like you utter such things?”
“Your mother is right! How could you fabricate such nonsense?” Ronan seethed with
frustration.
“I’m not making it up. Everything I’ve said is true. If you don’t believe me, we can go to the hospital together,” Lillian replied calmly. Since the truth was out, she might as well make everything crystal clear.
“When did this happen? How come we didn’t know anything about it?” Evelyn asked in
disbelief.
“That doesn’t matter anymore. Everything that needed to be said has been said,” Lillian stated firmly.
“I’ll kill you!” Ronan could no longer suppress the rage boiling within him, his hand poised to deliver a stinging slap to Lillian’s delicate face.
Lillian shut her eyes in terror.
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Just as Ronan’s hand was about to land, another hand grasped his wrist.
It was Sebastian. Lillian was his wife now, and he couldn’t stand by idly.
“Let go of me! I’m going to discipline my daughter. Mind your own business!” Ronan roared in fury.
