"A few days apart, and you've already ended up bruised and battered. Truly commendable," Stephen remarked with a mocking edge. He reached into the glove box for an ointment he kept there, uncapping it before gently applying it to her bruised neck.
The medicine contained some unknown ingredients that caused a stinging, burning sensation upon contact with the skin. Summer instantly broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, her eyes reddening as she gave a cold laugh.
"Really, Uncle? You're acting like I chose to end up like this. Maybe it's time you start reining in your foolish and spiteful niece instead!"
Stephen's expression remained cold as stone. "Women's intuition rarely fails," he said quietly. "Your involvement with Adrian pushed Celine over the edge."
Summer let out a bitter laug
