She choked on her words as she spoke. At times, she even tried to grab Julian by the sleeve, but he wouldn’t let her touch him. This time, Carol finally understood.
“Albert, what’s wrong with our child? Give me a proper explanation.”
No matter how much she cried, Julian showed no reaction at all. He just stood there blankly, nervously eyeing Albert’s sleeve, refusing to let Carol get close. That self-protective stance clearly showed he wanted to sever ties with her. Albert hesitated for a long time, unsure how to explain to his wife.
Was he supposed to say that everything was their own child’s fault, and now they even had to cover someone else’s expenses? Otherwise, even the company wouldn’t survive? But what would a housewife like her understand? It was Grace who couldn’t bear watching anymore and finally explained everything to Carol from the beginning.
“So, handle your son yourself. Let’s see how you plan to compensate my family.” Grace narrowed her eyes. “Let me warn you, every bit of pain my daughter suffered will be repaid through your son.” Her ruthless tone clearly frightened Carol. She’d spent her life at home–how could she ever compare to someone like Grace, who ruled the business world? There was no comparison between the two. Albert watched this sharp contrast from the side and felt nothing but deep regret. The old saying proved true–marrying a good wife brought prosperity for three generations. But as for everything else, only time would reveal the truth.
Carol collapsed onto the couch, as if all the strength had drained from her body. She never imagined that the child she carried for ten months would end up like this. Grace looked at her with nothing but scorn.
“What now? Feeling sorry for your child all of a sudden?” She pulled Tessa to her side, leaned in, and snapped, “And what about my daughter? She’s only in her twenties, and your son crushed her vocal cords. What’s she supposed to do with the rest of her life?”
Carol had no response. Her eyes were vacant, as if nothing in the world could stir her anymore. No matter how much Grace said, Carol just sat there like a sick, lifeless shell, her eyes locked on Julian. It was as if the rest of the world no longer existed for her. Seeing this, Grace shook her head and fell silent. She turned to Albert, saying nothing, but her expression said it all. Albert met her gaze and immediately understood.
He nodded quickly. “Sorry about this. Just ignore the lunatic. She’s not right in the head. I asked you here to talk about the children. I’ll take full responsibility. What she says doesn’t matter.”
Grace gave a slight nod and was about to sit down when Carol suddenly shot up like a madwoman. She charged straight at Tessa, who was standing behind Grace.
“You little bitch! This is all your fault! You ruined my son–you’re a curse! My child was perfectly fine. He just followed you overseas once and look what he’s become!”