Rhoda's POV
I held my cheek, stunned, my face crumbling even further.
“She deserved it,” I choked out. “She took everything from me”
Mrs Rhoda's eyes narrowed, but I couldn't listen to another word.
Lucian rolled forward between us and held up his hand.
“Enough,” I said, voice low and firm though it shook from emotion. “why did you slap her.”
“Are you seriously asking me that?” Mrs Rachel asked, staring at Lucian in disbelief
“She is my wife. How dare you slap my wife, your daughter-in-law?” Lucian's voice rang in the hallway, cold and stern
“She is nothing but a slut who disrespected the mother of your child. She has no manners and_” Mrs. Rachel's words died down instantly as a loud, sharp sound echoed in the hallway.
I paused, frozen in my spot and staring at Lucain in disbeli
