When she unveils identities novel (Shirley and Braden) novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53 Stop Pretending to Be Nice

The tablets of the Stewart family’s ancestors were placed in the Reflection Room in the Stewart’s home Kneeling in the Reflection Room was the most serious punishment for the Stewart family.

Braden was silent the whole time. With the whip marks all over his back, he knelt in front of the tablets, while the ground was so cold and hard that it might break his knees.

“Send someone to guard here. He is not allowed to eat or drink for three days. I’ll see how long he can hold on to it!”

Howard ordered Aspen with a stern face

Aspen

looked at Braden’s bloody back and was very worried. She mustered up her courage to plead, “Mr. Stewart, he just got whipped, and he is seriously injured. Kneeling for three days without eating or drinking will be too much for anyone, including him!”

“He did something wrong, and he was willing to be punished. He said so himself.”

Howard was merciless and didn’t even glance at Braden.

“But… Mrs. Stewart said that she was the one who proposed the divorce, and she had someone she liked. How could that be his fault?”

“That I don’t care!”

Howard’s face was cold, and he took Shirley’s side fair and square. “This brat must have gone too far and hurt her feelings. That’s why she likes someone else. It’s more of the reason why he should

reflect on it.

“No matter what, he cheated on her and made some other woman pregnant. Those are the facts, and those alone deserve him to die to make amends!”

Aspen thought, I know Mr. Stewart. He won’t be soft–hearted whatsoever

Things might get even worse if Mr. Kenny and his wife find out about this.

I’m afraid that the only one who can save Mr. Braden is his ex–wife

The atmosphere at the dining table was harmonious.

“Shirley, try the fish. I remember that you like fish the most, right? It’s made by a new chief this time. Go ahead and see if it suits your taste

“Thank you, Howard.”

Shirley obediently took it and chewed mechanically.

“There are many ways to cook fish. You may steam it, braise it, or fry it. And the most challer;

way is steaming…”

Shirley was absent–minded.

She thought, seriously? Howard, Braden is kneeling in the Reflection Room with a blood–stained back, starving and suffering from the cold. And you are here, discussing ways of making fish with me in high spirits?

After dinner, it was time to leave Shirley looked back several times, wanting to say something but hesitating.

“Good girl, go back. Remember to visit me often!”

Howard smiled and waved at Shirley.

“Howard, I think…….‘

“If you want to plead for that brat, don’t. He made a mistake and should be punished. It’s the rule of the Stewart family. Whoever pleads for him won’t change anything. If you try to beg for mercy for him again, you will be punished together with him!”

After Howard finished speaking with a cold face, he turned around and returned to the study.

Shirley stood in the cold wind and did not know what to do.

She thought, forget it. Anyway, we’ve already divorced. Braden is now my ex–husband. What does it matter to me whether he lives or dies?

Shirley left the villa and waited for the ride–hailing service by the roadside

Aspen rushed over, panting while looking anxious. “Mrs. Stewart, you are not leaving just like that, right? If you leave, no one else can save Mr Stewart. You can’t turn a blind eye to that!”

“Aspen, Braden and I have already divorced, so please don’t call me Mrs. Stewart anymore. Besides… I shouldn’t be the one to save him. Why don’t you go get help from the future Mrs. Stewart?”

“Mrs. Stewart, you are being sarcastic, aren’t you?”

Aspen said with a face full of bitterness, “Old Mr. Stewart hates that woman’s guts. If she is here, it will only make things worse. As for Mr. Kenny and his wife. They will make a fuss once they know Old Mr. Stewart thinks of you as his granddaughter, and I’m sure he won’t make things difficult for you no matter what you do. In the entire Stewart family, only you can save Mr. Braden. Please!”

“Aspen, Howard rarely changes his decisions. I’m afraid I can’t be of help, even if I want to. You

should find someone else”

Shirley thought, don’t blame me for being cold and heartless.

Now that we’re divorced. I just want to steer clear of Braden. It won’t be good for either of us to keep

going on.

The ride–hailing cat was approaching Shirley slowly, and she was ready to get in.

Aspen stepped forward to stop Shirley “You don’t need to change the old Mr Stewart’s mind. You just need to help Mr. Braden a little

“Look. This is the photo I just took Mr. Braden is seriously wounded, and he hasn’t eaten anything He is about to lose it. If this goes on, he might die

Shirley couldn’t help but look at the photo, and she felt distressed instantly

“What can I do?”

Shirley looked helpless and said frankly, “I tried to plead for him, but Howard didn’t even let me speak. He even warned me that I would be punished together with Braden if I continued. My hands

are bed”

She thought, as Braden’s ex–wife, I’ve done everything I can

I can’t put my life at risk for my scumbag ex–husband, can 11am not that obsessed with him.