NovelHubChapter 434
Chapter 434:
“I don’t know, but it’s really none of my concern.”
As soon as Daniela spoke, Katrina approached, her lips quivering, tears streaking her face. Cedric stood, blocking
her path.
“These people have nothing to do with you. Move along.”
Always intimidated by Cedric, Katrina bit her lip, realizing she held no sway over anyone in the room except
possibly Caiden. Defeated, she collapsed onto the sofa, wallowing in her misfortune.
When her plight continued to be ignored, she ascended the stairs sulkily, presumably to seek an audience with
Caiden. In family disputes like these, Caiden’s support was crucial; otherwise, Alexander could believe he could
trample over Joyce.
What fate would befall Joyce?
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith a heavy heart, Katrina once again tried to soften Caiden’s stance. One afternoon, while Cedric was occupied
with a phone call outside, Katrina attempted to engage Daniela once more.
Daniela found it mildly amusing.
“Whatever befalls Joyce doesn’t concernin the slightest.”
“But Joyce is still your stepsister and a stakeholder in your robotics venture. If the news breaks that she’s been
beaten by her husband, it could reflect poorly on you.”
Daniela interrupted her smoothly, “Rest assured, it won't affectin the slightest.”
Just as Katrina opened her mouth to respond, Cedric reappeared, prompting her hasty retreat.
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With dwindling options, Katrina resorted to spending a significant sum to secure a dinner with the Bennett family.
Richard already harbored disdain for Joyce, and Alexander remained a silent observer.
Cornered, Joyce shrank into herself, while Caiden ate his food, leaving Katrina to confront Richard and Alexander
alone.
Later, Alexander's aunt arrived and began chastising Joyce.
“You've married into the Bennett family; you're one of us now. Running back to your parents over a trifling
dispute? Childish, completely childish! Men need to let off steam after all the work; a little scuffle is nothing to
fuss over.
You've riled up your husband, and that’s on you. If you can bear it, stay. Otherwise, the Bennett family does not
need your presence!”
Katrina, dumbstruck, hadn't uttered a single word before being fiercely reprimanded.
Alexander's aunt spat, “Either live together peacefully or consider an early divorce.”
Katrina was stunned. Divorce? Joyce and Alexander had only just wed, and already the possibility of divorce
loomed.
Rumors circulated among their friends that Alexander felt no attraction towards Joyce. He found her undesirable
and had never been intimate with her. Divorcing now would only validate the rumors that Joyce was difficult.
Looking ahead, if Joyce wished to remarry or find a compatible partner, the prospects would be significantly
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmtougher. Additionally, the Harper family’s financial situation had deteriorated. It seemed unlikely that Caiden
would offer further support. Without financial means, a divorce would leave Joyce with nothing, potentially
leading her to a mismatched marriage with a divorced man.
Katrina considered her options carefully. As she looked at Joyce, a brief moment of uncertainty passed between
them. At that moment, Joyce offered a small smile. She recognized the necessity of enduring the day’s
indignities.
Katrina then addressed the room.
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