I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra and Steven) novel Chapter 337

“The grandchildren are also leaders in their respective fields. They’re incredibly well-connected. Plenty of wealthy people want to get close to the Lopez family, but few can get into their circle. However, I heard the Lopezes are planning some kind of banquet soon. Apparently, Mr. Lopez Sr. found his long-lost granddaughter, and she’s a genius designer, extremely talented.”

“The Lopez family is probably at the auction today to pick out a gift for that hidden youngest granddaughter. That boy is from the Lopez family. Weren’t you looking for a new wife for your son? You can’t afford to offend him. He might just be your son’s future brother-in-law.”

Mrs. Lancaster suddenly looked thoughtful.

They were too far away for me to hear what they were whispering about. I just stared coldly at Steven.

“Steven, I’ll say this one last time. Your mother misunderstood at first, but even after I told her we were divorced, she kept harassing me. I lost my patience and slapped her. If you want to avenge her, then come at me. If not, I’m leaving.”

If I weren't afraid that Steven would retaliate against Ryan later, I wouldn't have stood here and let him confront me. But if Steven dared to do anything to me, I wouldn't mind hitting him in public.

Ryan quickly added, “You should tell him everything you went through! She was the one who started it, calling you a bitch one minute, then saying you couldn’t have children the next, and then even saying you were worse than a dog. Are those things a human being should say?!”

“And the worst part was when she said your ex-husband gave you a lot of money in the divorce and demanded you give it back, or she’d throw you in a fish pond to drown! Who could tolerate that? Of course you’d slap her to bring her to her senses.”

Hearing that, I couldn't help but smile. This kid was mixing truths with lies so well that even I would have believed him if I weren't the one involved.

Mrs. Lancaster became agitated. “I never said I’d throw her in a fish pond to drown! You little…”

She was about to insult Ryan but was pulled back by the wealthy woman and swallowed her words, her face a mask of forced restraint.

Ryan snorted. “You said it. You were the one bullying her first!”

Steven shot Mrs. Lancaster a cold look. “Are those words you should be saying? You talk about the Lancaster family’s strict principles, yet they haven’t managed to curb your own vulgarity?”

Steven’s expression was impassive. “You control your mouth, and she’ll control her hand.”

For once, I agreed with him.

Although Mrs. Lancaster hadn’t threatened to drown me, she certainly shouldn't have insulted me.

The wealthy woman clearly saw that Steven didn’t want to be involved anymore and tugged at Mrs. Lancaster’s arm.

Mrs. Lancaster shot me a resentful glare. “Zephyra, no matter what, you will never be worthy of my son. Since you’re divorced, stay away from him. I will personally choose his new wife!”

“I’ll show you what a match of equal social standing looks like. And now that you’re out of the Lancaster family, as long as I’m around, I will never let you marry into our family again—”