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Chapter 135

The meaning behind Calla’s words was clear. Sophie and Mercer were at most having an affair. As long as she wasn’t divorced from Mercer, Sophie would not have any legitimate standing. Sophie had come to cause trouble regardless; she wasn’t going to let Calla go so easily.

Taking a sidestep to block Calla’s way again, she continued sarcastically, “Right now, it’s only because you lost your child that Mercer can’t bring himself to abandon you.

“Do you think he has feelings for you? What a farce! It would be better for you to ask for a divorce yourself, to avoid the humiliation!”

Calla had experienced the pain of losing a child and was physically weak. Engaging in an argument- especially a heated one–would be too much for her to handle right now.

At this point, Alicia finally realized that the visitor was Sophie. She let go of Calla’s arm and stepped forward, giving Sophie a push.

“So, you’re that Sophie?”

“And who are you?” Sophie sized Alicia up.

“Who am I? I’m your worst nightmare!” With that, Alicia slapped Sophie hard across the face.

“How dare you hit me!” Sophie screamed, holding her stinging cheek.

“Why wouldn’t I? You’re a home–wrecking wench, seducing someone else’s husband. Who are you to show up here acting all high and mighty? The world has gone mad. How dare a slut act so smugly!” Alicia’s voice was loud, attracting the attention of passersby.

Feeling embarrassed, Sophie defended herself. “I’m not! Mercer and I met and fell in love first. We were dating when she wasn’t even in the picture!”

Alicia scoffed. “Who hasn’t had a few romances? Are you saying all the ex–girlfriends can come crawling out of the woodwork? So they can go ahead and break up families?”

“You…” The eloquent Sophie was no match for the hot–tempered Alicia. She was so flustered that she couldn’t even speak.

Alicia then put her hands on her hips, pacing back and forth as she shouted, “Everyone, come take a look! This is Riverford’s most shameless mistress of the year!

“She seduced a married man and wrecked a family. Now she’s here harassing the wife who just gave birth and got discharged. This is intolerable! Completely unacceptable!”

in no time, a crowd had gathered. Many were looking at Sophie with contempt, whispering among themselves.

Sophie covered her face, unable to bear the barrage of criticism from the crowd. She turned around and was about to leave.

At that moment, two men in black coats ascended the steps.

Calla suddenly caught sight of Mercer and was stunned.

+15 BONUS

During her seven days in the hospital, he had only come when she first woke up. She hadn’t seen him

since.

She certainly hadn’t expected him to come and pick her up from the hospital today. He still had a stern expression. The black cashmere coat he wore made him look even more distinguished among the crowd.

When Sophie saw Mercer, she immediately rushed over and threw herself into his arms. Her voice filled with grievance as she complained, “Mercer, you’re finally here. Look, they hit me!”

There were five distinct finger marks on Sophie’s fair face. Mercer frowned slightly and discreetly pushed her away.

“What are you doing here?” Mercer’s tone carried a hint of reproach.

“I… I heard Calla was being discharged today, so I came to see her. But they didn’t appreciate my good intentions and even hit me.”

As she said this, Sophie cried with tears streaming down her face.

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