My Wife is a Sassy Queen

Andrew took a few deep breaths to suppress his urge to punch James. He wanted to beat him to a pulp but took deep breaths to calm down.

He said in a tone that warranted no arguments.

“Please get out of here. My daughter’s well-being is none of your concern. We do not want you here.”

James mumbled a weak apology, “I am so sorry.”

Contrary to his feelings, his parents thought that the Jacobsens were being rude.

“Mr. Jacobsen, the hospital does not belong to you. Are you trying to hide your daughter’s shame by chasing us away?” Mrs. Miller said conceitedly.

James glowered at his mother, “Mom! Stop talking! I beg you.”Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.

Before she could retort, Liliana spoke.

“It’s quite late. James, you should send your parents home.”

James knew she was sending him away. He begged, “Please, let me stay.”

Jonathan added, “I will call you when we have more news. Go back.”

Mrs. Miller was even more indigent. Jonathan had always been respectful to them previously.

She asked, “Are you trying to chase us away?”

Instead of Jonathan, Liliana answered, “As a matter of fact, this is a private hospital which I happen to own, so the answer to your question would be affirmative.”

Everyone who did not already know it was stunned at such a declaration.

Before the Millers could get their senses back, Liliana added.

“I am sorry I did not get to introduce myself properly earlier. My name is Liliana Petrova Smith. I believe you knew my grandfather, Leon Petrova.”

The Millers and Grandma Preston looked at her wide-eyed.

Of course, they all knew who Leon Petrova was.

Mrs. Miller could not believe she had just offended a Petrova. They had shown them respect by inviting them to their close-knit party just for being James’s parents.

But they unknowingly offended her.

Moreover, Liliana confirmed her stance before they could process the news.

“Since Jonathan thinks fondly of you, I will visit you personally when I get the chance. These days I am going to be busy taking care of my sister. Please allow me to escort you to the lift.”

Liliana gestured politely.

Everyone could tell it was an order wrapped up as a polite request.

The Millers started to move involuntarily.

As they started walking, Liliana dealt another blow.

“Oh, by the way, please help your daughter-in-law in preparing a strong defense. As you may already know, Petrova firm of Lawyers has never lost a case. She will be hearing from me soon.”

“I had held back previously because you parlayed for her. But she has crossed all limits now. I am sure you can appreciate my concern. If I hold back again, the Petrovas would be mistaken for pushovers. I can’t let that happen on my watch.”

Seeing that Mrs. Miller wanted to talk, she continued.

“I am a mother of three. As a mother yourself, Mrs. Miller, I am sure you can appreciate how paramount my reputation is to the safety of my children. I apologize in advance for any altercations to come.”

With a few words, Liliana cut off all means of a settlement.

While Liliana was walking the Millers back, James tried to make himself invisible by sticking to a corner far from everyone in the room.

He was not going to leave no matter what. And he did not want to offend Mariana’s parents anymore.

Everyone knew he was trying to hide there but chose to ignore him.

When Liliana came back, she looked visibly annoyed.

Jonathan held her in his arms and rubbed her back to comfort her. That was not how he had imagined her birthday to go.

But the day was far from over.

Merideth Jacobsen could not take the suspense any longer. She questioned Liliana again.

“Why is it so difficult to answer who Mer is dating? It’s not like we have banned her from seeing anyone. We understand things work differently between couples now. We just want to know.”

Liliana did not know how to answer that question.

“It’s just not my place to tell. I am sorry, Aunty.”

Merideth took that the wrong way and asked with a horrified expression, “Or is she not seeing anyone at all?”

James thought he should explain that he was dating Mariana.

But he stopped himself from clarifying as he thought about everything that had happened that evening.

There was no way the truth would sit well with anyone.

He just lowered his head and clenched his fists.

How did he turn out this pathetic? He was always arrogant.

How did he let things become so bad that he could not even admit that Mariana was his woman and she was carrying his child?

He vowed to make things right.

But fate had other plans.