Cold Husband Burning Regret: The Divorce He Couldn't Handle novel Chapter 641

He was right. If she were willing to go home and be the pampered Miss Sutherlands, she could have anything she wanted, which was a far cry from her current predicament.

The truth was, she couldn’t handle hardship. After just two weeks of working a part-time job, she was already on the verge of quitting.

If it weren’t for—

Lilith looked away, a hint of guilt in her eyes. “I… I’ll have to rely on myself eventually.”

“Stubbornly enduring hardship without the ability to support yourself… should I say you’re bringing this on yourself, or should I pity you?”

His tone was incredibly calm as he belittled her, but to her, that calmness felt more like mockery and a deep-seated disbelief.

He didn't believe she could stick it out, and he certainly didn't believe she genuinely wanted to be independent.

Although she couldn't promise how much longer she could last, being looked down upon—especially by the person she liked—was an incredibly painful feeling.

Her hands, hanging at her sides, clenched into fists as she met his gaze. “I don’t need your pity! I know none of you think I have what it takes because my last name is Sutherlands. I was spoiled by my family growing up, and I’m expected to follow the path they’ve laid out for me, destined for a life of ease and comfort. But that’s not what I want!”

“I’m not some puppet on a string without a mind of my own. I have things I want to do! You can look down on me, but you can’t deny me the chance to try!”

Lilith practically yelled the words, her voice laced with a sense of injustice. Without waiting for Judd to respond, she turned and ran.

Judd stood in the doorway, his brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

After a long moment, he let out a soft sigh.

He knew his words had wounded her pride, but it was the only way to crush her foolish ideas…

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