The Blithe King sighed in relief. He had already investigated James's situation. Although James was short-tempered, he never hurt the innocent, only those who deserved it. The Blithe King was willing to cover it up for him if the dozens of people who died deserved it. "This is the last time," he said.

The Blithe King stood up and left. James didn't linger. He instructed Henry on some matters, then left the Common Clinic and returned to Thea's house. It was already eight o'clock in the evening when he arrived home. Thea was already there.

Gladys immediately complained upon James's return. "Where did you go all day instead of cooking?"

James walked into the house and explained, "I met a military comrade and spent some time catching up with him."

"Mom," Thea interjected, "he's my husband, not a maid. It isn't his responsibility to cook every day." She hurriedly stood up to protect him.

"He eats and lives here for free! Is he expecting me to cook and serve him?" Gladys raised her voice.

Ever since Thea had dressed up and radiated charisma, Gladys had been increasingly displeased with James. She wanted Thea to divorce him.

James didn't refute anything. He simply walked over to the sofa and sat down.

"Why are you sitting down? Wash the dishes and tidy up the kitchen!" Gladys ordered. James immediately stood up and headed to the kitchen. "Mom…" Thea's expression dimmed. "Do you still consider me your mother? You should listen to me if you do!" Gladys glared at Thea and scolded her.

Thea remained silent.

Meanwhile, Alyssa was applying ice to David's bruised face, the swelling still noticeable. "Mom, Thea has to divorce James. I heard that many influential people knelt to Thea today at Yuna's birthday party. The scene of dozens of people kneeling to her spread like wildfire in my friend circle. It must have been shocking!"

"Yeah," Alyssa agreed. "Thea is gorgeous. Even though James was a soldier and knows some medical skills, so what? We're in Cansington, the capital of medicine. There are plenty of people who practice medicine. Not everyone can become like Dr. Fallon."

The two women expressed similar opinions. Thea rolled her eyes. "You two talk too much."

"Thea, Bryan isn't a bad choice," David said, standing up. "He's young, rich, and handsome! He's so much better than that trash, James, right?"

Thea didn't want to waste time arguing. She got up and went to the kitchen to help James. She felt terrible that he was constantly ordered around since their marriage. She walked into the kitchen and saw James wearing an apron, washing dishes. With an apologetic expression, she said, "I'm sorry, darling. You go rest. I'll do…"

"That won't do, honey. How can I let my precious wife do such chores? You go rest, and I'll do it."

"I'm an ordinary human too!"

"No can do. You go outside first. I'll do it. There's so much grease and smoke in the kitchen…"

James, hands wet, used his body to gently push Thea out of the kitchen.

Thea had no choice but to leave. Her family continued to pressure her in the living room, frustrating her. "Mom, did you forget who made you look good when you went to the military region? Did you forget who healed my scars? Didn't you already accept James? You even wanted to help him open a clinic. Why are you suddenly changing your mind again?"

"The past is the past. Now is now! In short, you have to divorce him!"

Thea was speechless and stopped trying to reason with Gladys. She went to her room. James finished cleaning the kitchen and walked out with a bright smile. "Mom, I've cleaned up everything. I'll return to the room if there's nothing else."

"Go."

Gladys was dissatisfied. She was furious at the sight of James after seeing her daughter's beauty.

James returned to the bedroom.

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