Chapter 67: Emily, my dear, we need to apologize to your father quickly.

Mrs. Sherwood and Emily were stunned, unable to believe their ears. What was all this talk about love and being single or divorced? They had only met this man for the first time today. Where had all this come from? We’re’t they here to discuss Jasper’s matters? Just a moment ago, he was clearly talking about Jasper and asking if they had prepared the money. Now, his words seemed completely unrelated. Mrs. Sherwood couldn’t believe it, and Frank’s response had left her even more shocked compared to Mr. Sherwood’s sudden appearance.

“Why did you betray your husband? Why did you tell me you loved me? You are so heartless!” Frank continued to put on a pitiful act, intentionally using the term “betray” as he knew it was a man’s deepest pain and the same question Mr. Sherwood had asked initially. His statement was an answer, a confirmation that removed all doubts.

Mrs. Sherwood jumped up, her eyes turning red at some point, perhaps from crying or maybe out of anger. Few could handle having