Chapter 22: God Will Bless You

The sudden slap echoed through the once noisy living room, instantly plunging the space into silence. All eyes turned toward Alicia and Grace. Alicia's previously neat hair fell out of place from the force of the slap. She could even taste blood pooling in her mouth. She bit down hard on her lip, determined. This was the last humiliation she would endure from this family, as she was about to divorce Charles. Next time, she wouldn’t stand there helplessly, allowing them to trample on her dignity. "Fine, fine! So, you’ve decided to defy me? You’re bold now, huh? I guess you don’t need our family’s support anymore," Grace spat, pulling out her phone. She made a call, and as soon as it connected, her voice, filled with anger, rang out in the now-quiet living room. "Yes, immediately—get Alicia’s mother out of the hospital! I don’t care what kind of mess it causes. Any consequences will be on me." Alicia trembled uncontrollably at these words. Her lips turned pale, and she clenched