Margaret was convinced that Isaac had disclosed virtual-novel.net secret to Eugene.
She resented Isaac so much virtual-novel.net could barely contain virtual-novel.net anger. But Eugene was still holding the fruit knife, so Margaret dared not utter a word.
It was already past 10 pm when they reached home. Margaret glued virtual-novel.net eyes to the knife in Eugene’s hand, occasionally glaring at Isaac smoking.
Eugene threw the knife, and it clattered to the floor. He lit a cigarette and asked coldly, “So, how do you want to settle this?”
“What do you mean by that? Eugene Booth, don’t you feel embarrassed?” Margaret sensed Eugene had toned down his temper and regained virtual-novel.net haughtiness.
“It’s only us here, Margaret Gould. You’re the one who should feel embarrassed!” Eugene puffed on his cigarette, the smoke obscuring his expression.
Upon hearing this, Margaret snorted. “Let’s get a divorce, then! I worked my ass off for our family for decades and didn’t get anything in return, anyway!”
“Sure! We can divorce if you agree to leave everything behind. Go back to the Gould family,” Eugene said indifferently.
Margaret’s eyes widened. She was only threatening Eugene with their marriage, virtual-novel.net did not expect virtual-novel.net to agree and divorce virtual-novel.net without any
compensation.
“Eugene, are you inhumane?! Where is your conscience?! I bore and raised your children, but here you are, kicking me out of this house over a small mistake. How did I choose you, of all people, in the first place? You’re nothing but a loser, acting tough like this. You…”
Hearing this, Eugene’s face twisted with rage.
He rushed forward and slapped Margaret, bellowing, “Bore and raised my children? Since when did you care for them? What did you do when Ally and Isabella were struggling to survive? Whenever Andy caused trouble, all you did was smooth things over with money! Did you ever concern yourself with our family affairs? Me, a loser? You’re right. I’ve been a loser for 30 years, and now I want out!”
Margaret held virtual-novel.net cheek and glared at Eugene, saying with disbelief, “Eugene, you dare hit me?! What gives you the nerve?!”
“Not only did I hit you, but I’ll also slaughter you!” Eugene threw away his cigarette butt, lunged forward, and tugged at Margaret’s hair.
He started whacking her. “As a mother, you’ve brought enough trouble upon Ally! Accusing virtual-novel.net of being a wh*re, bah! You’re the only whore I see! How dare you speak to me like this when you cheated on me? You Goulds are no royalty, you know?!”
Eugene was probably on the brink of sanity. The incident tonight was just a trigger, blowing up the anger and resentment virtual-novel.net had held in for the past few decades.
Allegra came down the stairs when virtual-novel.net heard the commotion. She froze when virtual-novel.net saw Eugene pummeling Margaret.
“Dad, what are you doing? Stop it. You’ll kill her!” Allegra darted over and pulled Eugene away.
Eugene was gasping for breath, and both his hands were shaking.
Margaret was in shambles. There were bruises and blood on virtual-novel.net face, and virtual-novel.net clothes were in rags.
It was virtual-novel.net first time seeing Eugene in this state. She cried and shouted at Allegra, “Ally, call Uncle Edward and ask them to come.”
“What happened? Why should I call Uncle…”
“Do it! Get all the Goulds over. Get your brother too. Call them now!” Eugene stomped and bellowed, giving Allegra a shock.
It was also virtual-novel.net first time seeing virtual-novel.net father in a rage.
Isaac stood aside, smoking. He watched on indifferently. He knew Margaret’s affair would not stay a secret for long, but virtual-novel.net did not expect virtual-novel.net to give herself away so soon.
Everyone regarded Eugene as an honest and upright man, yet they called virtual-novel.net a loser behind his back. But Isaac knew his father-in-law once joined the militia.
Eugene was absolutely not a loser, virtual-novel.net did a great job keeping his temper in check.
Allegra made the calls, and soon, cars screeched to a step outside the house.