A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 574

As expected, Starla’s words struck a nerve, and Brinley’s heart sank.

“Think about it,” Starla said coolly. “The sooner we confirm the child is Faraday’s, the better it will be for him.”

Whether it would benefit Brinley was another question, but Starla meant what she said. She owed it to Faraday, who had mentioned Darleen so many times in her presence. If this truly was his son, she would save the child’s life.

But if not, it had nothing to do with her.

Hearing Starla's unwavering tone, Brinley trembled with rage. What a cruel, heartless woman. She had never imagined Starla could be so ruthless, especially toward a child.

Powerless against her, Brinley turned back to Fairfax for help.

His eyes narrowed as he looked at Starla. “Does it have to be this way?”

At his question, Starla let out a short, humorless laugh and set down her coffee cup. “It’s not about having to be this way. I just want to confirm whether the child is Faraday’s or not.”

“If that can’t be determined, I won’t be calling Justin.” Her voice was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

“Fairfax,” Brinley sniffled, fresh tears rolling down her cheeks.

Fairfax glanced at her, his expression sharp and profound—a look he never would have given her back when he trusted her completely. But things were different now.

“You can go,” he said.

“The child can’t have this stain on his life,” Brinley pleaded. “He has a long road ahead of him. It would be cruel for him to live with people questioning and mocking him.”

“Get out,” Fairfax repeated, his voice like ice.

Fairfax was stunned. How could she say that? After everything she’d done to an old woman, she felt nothing?

“By the way,” Starla continued, “when you married me, didn’t you say I was the mistress of the Yelchin family? That I could do whatever I wanted here?”

“So what was that? All empty promises? The moment it comes to your family, to your precious Brinley, suddenly I’m not the mistress anymore?”

They had been empty promises back then. But now, she had seized that power for herself. The taste of being the family’s mistress wasn’t bad, but it was a shame she didn’t care for it. Once this was all over, she would have nothing more to do with the Yelchins.

When Fairfax didn’t answer, she added, “Have they all finally given up? Are you here to sign the papers?”

The remark was a killing blow. The truth was, just as she said, everyone had reached their breaking point.