Reclaiming Her Heart

"Selena, get in the car, what are you sitting here for?"

Selena didn't want to argue with him too much. No matter how much she said, it would be like talking to a wall.

She got up and got in the car, and James started apologizing immediately.

"I was wrong about what happened last night. I didn't expect Mr. Wright to do such a thing."

Selena pursed her lips and asked, "Is that all? Dad, what about an apology from Beatrice for what she said?"

James became embarrassed. "Beatrice just fainted, and the doctor said it was due to excessive worry. You two already have a bad relationship, if I ask her to apologize to you, it might make things worse."

Selena closed her eyes and remained silent. James also knew that Beatrice had gone too far with what she did, so he took out a card from his bag. "There is one million dollars in this card. Go ahead and spend it on yourself. Don't save this money for the family."

Selena didn't take it and acted as if she hadn't heard him. James felt a bit awkward.

He had already apologized, what more could he do? Did Beatrice, as the elder, have to come and embarrass Selena?

"Selena, sometimes you are too stubborn." Selena opened her eyes and glanced out of the window.

"Stop the car, I just remembered my car is still outside. I have to drive back, I need to go to Ridgefield tomorrow."

"What are you going to do in Ridgefield again? Are you going to contact your Uncle? Didn't I tell you to stay away from him?" James became angry, his chest trembling.

He took back the card. "You always oppose me, I guess you don't want this money either."

The car had just stopped at that moment. Selena opened the door, got out without a word, and closed the door.

"Selena!" James shouted, then coughed a few times.

When Selena heard his coughing, she stopped her walking and softened her tone.

"It's just for work, dad, and please take care of yourself." After saying that, she walked back to her own car in big strides.

She was very tired. She was barely holding on as she drove the car back to the rose garden, but when she saw the trash piled up at the entrance and the ink spattered on her door, her face turned dark.

This must have been done by that woman, with the purpose of making her reveal Jacob's whereabouts. Unsurprisingly, the other party went to the police station and still hadn't calmed down.

Facing such a person was the most terrifying experience because what she did couldn't be considered a violation of the law, as she could only be condemned morally. But for a married woman who cheats on her husband, behind his back with other married men, morality is already out of the question. She wouldn't be able to afford it, and she couldn't avoid it.

Selena couldn't bear it any longer, she directly put the house up for sale on the website.

She couldn't leave the house. Lillian and another female thug continued to stay there, causing continued unrest. However, the house couldn't be sold in a short period of time, so she had no choice but to return to Ashbourne Manor. She slept until seven in the evening when Fiona knocked on the door.

"Miss Fair, it's time to come down for dinner."

Selena was indeed hungry, so as soon as she opened the door, she heard voices coming from the downstairs living room. Fiona's eyes lit up and a smile crept upon her lips.

"It must be Mr. Montague." Just as she finished speaking, not only Raymond's voice could be heard from downstairs, but also Mr. Montague Sr.'s voice.

Raymond's voice was cold, devoid of any emotion. "Grandfather, why have you come?" Selena's scalp tingled, and she immediately retreated back into the room.

"Fiona, tell them I have a high fever and won't be joining them for dinner tonight."

"But Miss Fair..." Before she could finish her sentence, the door in front of her closed.

Downstairs, Mr. Montague Sr. was leaning on his cane, while looking at Raymond with disappointment.

"What am I here for? Of course, to see how you and Selena get along. Are you fulfilling your duty as a husband? Allowing her to be bullied by an outsider? If I don't come and see for myself, I'm afraid you'll continue to deceive me." Raymond's expression turned dark and a hint of impatience appeared on his face. Mr. Montague Sr. noticed Fiona coming down and asked, "Where is Selena?"

"Miss Fair is not feeling well. She's lying in bed."

Mr. Montague Sr. immediately glanced at Raymond and said, "Take me upstairs!"