Series 21
Hearing Edith’s words, Scarlet, who was sitting next to Alexander, tensed up, waiting for Alexander’s reply.
Alexander looked away, his voice even. “My father had an asthma attack after learning the news that we are about to get a divorce. He was taken to the hospital.”
Theo scoffed, his voice dripping with contempt, “That vile woman must have tipped him off. I knew it! She has never wanted a divorce. She fled three years ago, and now that she’s back, she’s still playing games with you, trying to stall the divorce.”
Disgust painted Theo’s expression as he spoke about Wren.
He clenched his jaw, saying, “Alexander, I swear, tomorrow, I’ll ensure she makes it to the courthouse.”
Alexander gave him a brief look, his tone dismissive. “Stay out of this. The matter is between her and me.”
Scarlet observed Alexander closely, sensing something off.
Why did she feel like Alexander wasn’t as eager for the divorce as he claimed?
Thinking of this, she bit her lip.
Meanwhile, as Wren approached the booth, she was greeted by a figure already waiting there.
The woman assessed Wren with a sweep of her eyes, her face lighting up with surprise and admiration.
“You now look more stunning in person than in pictures! You have become really gorgeous!” The woman opened her arms wide. “Welcome back!”
The woman was Lily Yates, the daughter of the prominent Yates family and a dear friend to Wren.
Wren embraced Lily warmly and then joined her in the booth.
Lily poured wine for both of them and then asked, “What happened? What made you suddenly want to drink tonight?”
As their glasses clinked, Wren looked down and replied, “I returned to the Wright family’s residence today, only to find the entry code changed, and then…”
She concisely relayed the day’s events at the Wright family’s home to Lily.
Lily’s expression grew thoughtful as she listened, and then, she looked intently at Wren. “Wren, have you ever considered why Freya targets you so relentlessly? She is the rightful heir of the Wright family, while you are the daughter from an affair. There’s no logical reason for her hostility toward you since you are not a threat to her. Yet, she once feigned injury and accused you of pushing her. Why do you think that is?”
Wren was momentarily silent.
