"Leonard, she was the one who pushed Missy into the water! She caused Missy to miscarry; Ben's only heir wasn't saved! Leonard, this woman is far too ruthless! Our family cannot tolerate such a snake-hearted woman, divorce her! Send her away!"
Felicity looked at me, her features twisted in malice, yet her eyes were gleaming with a hint of excitement.
My mother-in-law Michelle sneered, "You're really an ungrateful wretch. Our Howard family has been good to you. This is Ben's last bloodline! I've made many mistakes, but the biggest one was agreeing to let you marry into our family!"
Looking at the twisted faces of my mother-in-law and sister-in-law, I could hardly resist meting out justice then and there.
With tears brimming in my eyes, I said, "Leonard, I didn't do it. Missy and I have no grudges against each other, why would I harm her? That was a life!”
Yet when I caught sight of the aversion in Leonard's eyes, all my explanations seemed so pale and powerless.
In his eyes, I was nothing more than the vicious woman his mother and sister depicted.
My heart turned cold, during our three years together I had carefully played the role of a good daughter-in-law to the Howard family, doing my best to please everyone.
Yet, what did I get in return for these three years of patient endurance and appeasement? Not the slightest warmth from anyone.
Felicity tugged at my arm, "Leonard, divorce this woman and send her to the police station!"
"Yes, an eye for an eye!"
Silent for a while, Leonard finally spoke, "Felicity, over these three years, Bonnie has donated a lot of blood for you, completely replacing the blood in your body, which saved your life. Although she hurt Missy, she has shown kindness to our family, it’s unnecessary to send her to the police station."
Even if I were sent to the police, death wouldn't be my fate. After all, Missy carried an unborn child.
A glimmer of hope arose within my heart, but in a matter of seconds, Leonard's words snuffed out my last hope.
"I'll have someone send you the divorce agreement, you just need to sign. From today onwards, never set foot in my family again."
Leonard's words were devoid of any ounce of emotion, as if he were simply firing an employee who had labored three years for the company.
Refusing to give up, I weakly pleaded, "Leonard, I didn't push Missy. In fact, I jumped into the water to save her. I hadn't intended to harm anyone. Plus, there is surveillance footage... you all can check it."
"Heh, you jumped in to save her? More like you were there to deliver the finishing blow. It's already very lenient not to send you to the police station. Dreaming of seizing Mrs. Howard's position? Let me tell you the truth, June is back. June and Leonard are the perfect match. And what are you? Just an unwelcome pest clinging to Leonard. Don't flatter yourself thinking you're Mrs. Howard."
Felicity looked disdainfully at me. To her, I was merely a laughing stock.
In actuality, no one was certain if the child Missy was carrying was a part of the Howard family. Only I regarded Missy as my sister-in-law.
They were just seeking an excuse - one that could drive me away who have been working diligently for the Howard family for three years.
How could the new mistress enter if I didn't leave?
I suddenly came to a realization. So they were so eager to vilify me just to make me step down?
I laughed at myself. The promise to take responsibility for me back then was merely to coax me into donating blood.
Only I was naive enough to believe it. I foolishly donated blood for three years, treating them like my own family, tolerating them to the extreme, and even letting them trample on my dignity.
All for the sake of Leonard sparing me a glance...
Now that Felicity was cured, my presence was meaningless.
My heart was heavy, and I nevertheless plastered a vibrant smile onto my face. "Fine, I agree to the divorce!"
