Chapter 79 Draw the Line
“Don’t listen to them! Lily’s a good person–she’s nothing like what they’re saying!“.
Ivan jumped in, afraid James might misunderstand Lily.
He was about to say more when James’s cold, commanding voice cut through the air.
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“Afraid your real daughter would fall into a pit, so you sent your adopted one to take her place. And now that your real daughter wants back in, you’re trying to force the adopted one to get divorced…..
“Wow. The Ginger family really has no shame.”
“I don’t like women who are fake, selfish, and two–faced. There’s no way I’d ever marry Mathilda.
Mathilda went pale.
This was the first time they’d met as adults, and she’d done everything right–how could he insult her like this?
It had to be that shameless bitch Lily slandering her behind her back. That was the only reason he would think so poorly of her!
Luna and Bodger hadn’t expected James to disregard all their childhood memories and turn the story around like that–demeaning someone as “wonderful” as Mathilda. Their expressions darkened.
But the Luke family couldn’t be happier with what he said.
Henry, especially, was beaming like he’d just drunk two pounds of honey.
He’d been worried his oldest grandson was still set on divorcing Lily–but now that James was defending her, things were looking up.
Lily was just as surprised.
She thought that after Luna’s vicious accusations, James would see her as a snake, a piece of trash–just like so many others had.
She hadn’t expected him to turn the criticism back on Mathilda.
The Luke family really had great values.
Even though James clearly didn’t like her, he was, at his core, a good man.
After their divorce, she hoped he’d meet someone he truly loved–and live happil ver after.
“James, just look at your wife’s face! Someone beat her like that right in our home!”
Henry, feeling justified by James’s stance, puffed up with indignation. “My granddaughter–in–law got beaten in the Luke family house! They trying to kill me with rage or what… oh, oh dear…”
He snuck a glance at James before clutching his chest and collapsing onto the couch with a dramatic
groan.
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“Grandpa, are you okay? Is it your heart again?”
Ivan hurried to check on Henry while also tattling on the Ginger family.
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“They’ve seriously crossed the line! Beating up our sister–in–law right in our own house–what, they think they can shit on our heads now?!”
James frowned.
Always with the toilet metaphors…
He wasn’t thrilled with Lily and had no interest in meddling in her business.
But he didn’t want Henry actually getting sick over this. Lily had already agreed to the six–month divorce -they were basically partners at this point. And more than that, he was sickened by the Ginger family’s selfish tactics.
So he decided that he’d make sure they didn’t get their way.
He glanced coolly at Lily’s swollen, red face.
His voice was cold and firm. “Who hit you? Hit them back.”
Lily froze again.
She never imagined James would actually tell her to fight back.
She knew he was only standing up for her to keep Henry from getting upset. Still, after years of being slandered and hurt with no one to defend her, having someone on her side–even for a moment–felt surprisingly warm.
Anyway, even if she didn’t retaliate, the Ginger family wouldn’t let her off easy. Might as well go all out.
Without hesitation, she raised her hand and slapped Bodger across the face.
She’d wanted to do that for a long time.
Not just to Bodger.
Just thinking about those dark days of being bullied made her wish she could cut the Ginger family’s three sons and Mathilda into a thousand pieces.
“Lily!”
Bodger’s phoenix eyes blazed with fury.
He couldn’t believe Lily had dared to slap him again!
He raised his hand, ready to strangle the “vicious ingrate” on the spot.
But before he could even tough her, James landed a hard punch to his face, knocking his head to the side.
“Get out.”
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Grace clapped quietly.
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She had to admit–the millions they’d spent on James’s medical care hadn’t gone to waste.
Other vegetative patients might need a month just to walk properly after waking up.
But her grandson? Day two, and he was already punching people like a pro. That money was well spent.
She made a mental note to ask the doctors if he was “functioning” in all other areas too. She needed him and Lily to “boil the rice” soon.
James standing up for Lily had the Luke family all smiles. But Bodger was livid.
Clenching his fists, he roared, “James, are you out of your mind? Do you even know what kind of disgusting creature Lily is? You’d throw me away for her? Fine! I’ll say it right now–Mathilda is your real fiancée. You must divorce Lily and give Mathilda a grand wedding!”
“Then let me make myself clear too–I will never marry Mathilda.”
James’s voice was ice as he repeated his order. “Get out.”
“James…”
The Luke family was the number one wealthy household in Capital City. Nancy had already distanced herself from Luna over previous drama. There was no way Luna would risk falling out with them now.
