Novel Update
Chapter 159
Abellyn’s thoughts took a dark turn. Then, I’ll tell Ryder that Tommy isn’t even
his son. I wonder how devastated he’ll be!
Her expression turned downright spiteful as if Ryder was her sworn enemy
rather than her husband.
Ryder’s resolve wavered after the call.
For his son, he knew he had to cajole Abellyn to return home, yet he worried
that doing so would relegate him to a slave–like existence under his wife’s
rule.
What if she pulls this stunt every time she’s upset at something? Must I give
in and coax her home all the time? That’s impossible! Plus, I’m clearly not in
the wrong here!
After a moment of hesitation, he decided to call Emmanuel.
Emmanuel happened to be driving Mackenzie back to Yociam Residence
then. He answered his cousin’s call and asked, “What’s up, Ryder?”
“Ah, it’s nothing. How are you doing, Manny? Is the cyberbullying affecting
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“Sort of. My phone is ringing off the hook, and I’m receiving a bunch of
dreadful texts from strangers. I can still handle it, though!”
Relieved, Ryder added, “That’s good. Try your best to resolve the incident as
quickly as you can so it doesn’t affect Ms. Quillen.”
“I know. Mackenzie applied for leave today to help me. We’ll try to quell the
issue ASAP!”
Emmanuel’s response affected Ryder more than he thought it would. His
admiration for Emmanuel’s relationship grew once more.
Objectively speaking, some people’s characters are simply inferior to others.
Emmanuel’s wife is always thinking of his well–being, even when the whole
city is lambasting him. She still trusts him and shows her support to face his
trials with him. Meanwhile, the only thing my wife cares about is the
Sheppards. She treats me like a money–making mule instead of a human
being!
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His prolonged silence prompted Emmanuel to ask in concern, “What’s wrong,
Ryder?”
Ryder eventually stammered, “N–Nothing. Well, erm, I didn’t agree to bring
Robby into the family, so Abellyn had a massive argument with me. She even
threatened to divorce me and ran to her sister’s place. Should I go there and
coax her to come home?”
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Emmanuel was exasperated at his cousin’s dilemma.
Still, he knew he could not outright convince Ryder to divorce Abellyn. He only
advised, “Coaxing your wife is natural, but Ryder, think of your bottom line!
Don’t do something you’ll regret for the rest of your life in your bid to get her
to come home. Once Robby is officially part of your family, you probably can’t
get him to leave in the future!”
Ryder could not agree more with Emmanuel’s advice. It reminded him of the
dilemma he experienced when he first married Abellyn. He now faced a
similar situation about preserving his marriage.
Their phone call ended soon after. Suddenly, Mackenzie piped up, “Why did
your cousin marry someone like her in the first place?”
As Terence Group’s female CEO, Mackenzie had a keen eye for people’s
characters. Two brief encounters with Abellyn were all it took for her to
identify the woman’s conniving personality.
I can overlook her laziness and her crippling gambling addiction, but who
tries to help another person’s son when their own son is being picked on?
Her curiosity about Ryder’s affairs surprised Emmanuel. Who knew she would
show such interest in my relatives despite her distant behavior?
He sighed before replying, “Frankly, I always wondered if Ryder had been set
up! Abellyn used to have a questionable job, and Ryder only knew her
because he accepted his boss‘ invitation to visit a foot spa. Abellyn
happened to serve Ryder that day and added his phone number, though he
never contacted her. Then one night, she invited him out for supper. They got
really drunk that night, and Ryder woke up in a motel bed the next morning
with her. She got pregnant soon after, and Ryder married her to take
responsibility for their alleged one–night–stand.”