Trapped in a Secret Marriage with a Dangerous Billionaire Chapter 71-75

Chapter 71: When She Needed Him the Most
Patricia’s face flushed, and she tried again. “We… understand how difficult this is for you and Olivia, and we’re very sorry. It’s just… we hope that you’ll forgive him. He truly regrets—”

“Oh, I don’t see any remorse at all,” Stella interrupted sharply. “You expect me to believe he’s sorry when he didn’t even come by yesterday to apologize to my precious daughter? She cried her eyes out over the betrayal he brought into her life. But you and your son, meanwhile, seem content to wait this out and carry on as if nothing happened. I am not seeing your family’s sincerity considering we didn’t call off the wedding.”

Richard cleared his throat, adjusting his posture as he tried to smooth the exchange. “Owen’s actions were wrong, and he’ll answer for them. I give you my word, Stella. He’ll be made to understand that such a thing will never happen again.”

Adam, who’d been listening in silence, suddenly spoke, his voice calm yet firm. “And how do you plan to ensure that, Richard? The wedding is tomorrow, isn’t it?” He let his words hang, and before Richard could respond, he continued, “Listen closely. I won’t allow any man to mistreat my daughter. If Owen dares to hurt her again, then trust me—I’ll be the one disciplining your son on your behalf.”

Stella’s eyes flickered with satisfaction at Adam’s direct warning, a subtle smile tugging at her lips. It was a far cry from his indifference of yesterday. She had hoped he’d take a stand, and here he was, putting the Scott family on notice in no uncertain terms.

“Understood,” Richard nodded in agreement. He stayed back with his wife for a bit, offering more comforting and reassuring words. He also asked to see Olivia before leaving, a request, Adam reluctantly granted out of the respect he had for the Scott family.

Even Patricia who didn’t like Olivia normally felt pity when she saw the dark circles under her eyes. But she still felt that Olivia deserved the embarrassment for dating her sister’s ex-boyfriend.