Chapter 137

When some strangers in the park started insulting Carson, Ryan felt a new surge of confidence. He grinned widely, satisfied to hear those people beginning to take his side. With this, he was sure he could win Alison away from Carson.

"Look at them, Alison. Even they know this man doesn't deserve to be your husband. You should realize that," he shouted, directing attention to the crowd interested in the argument. "He's just a poor, useless man. And now, he's even an abusive husband," Ryan added, pointing toward Carson.

A voice from behind said, “A poor and ungrateful husband doesn’t deserve to be kept around. If I were that woman, I’d definitely leave my husband.”

"Same here. As a woman, we have self-respect. I wouldn't want to be hurt like that," said another.

Ryan smiled, seeing support starting to build around him. "Exactly. You all can see it, right? This man has hurt Alison, which is unforgivable. That's why I want to save her from this ungrateful man."

Several people began to mov