I no longer wanted to waste more time there.
I instructed Murphy to send the reporters off before leaving.
I had just taken a few steps when Yvonne shrieked. Her entire body was trembling, and she was on the brink of losing it.
Her face showed a mixture of fury and disappointment. She yelled into the phone hysterically, "What the hell is going on? Is that child yours?"
She had divorced me to marry Jared. She almost brought down her company all because of Jared. Was this how Jared repaid her?
Who on earth did that child belong to?
Yvonne was eager for his explanation, yet all she got in return was silence. She held the phone tightly and barked, "What's going on? Answer me."
My iciness started to melt a little watching her go hysterical. I remembered how happy she looked when she divorced me. In less than a year, her happiness had left her.
I felt a little emotional, but I had no more feelings for her. I was about to leave when Xavier grabbed my hand. "Help Mommy."
He was young, but he could see that everyone was mocking her. He knew how arrogant and proud Yvonne was. How could she take their mockery?
I looked at Yvonne. "No, it's inappropriate."
I was the one who made her end up this way. I would look like a fool if I went over and consoled her.
"Daddy, I'm begging you. Please help Mommy," Xavier cried while tugging on my hand. I didn't want Xavier to be upset.
The incident between Yvonne and Jared was a joke, but Xavier would surely be pulled into their affairs as well. I didn't want Xavier to be bullied by them. I gently patted Xavier on his shoulders, trying to calm him down.
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