Chapter 155

Noticing the mocking expression on Yvonne's face, I raised my hand just as her voice died away. A sharp slap echoed in the air. Yvonne clutched her cheek and gawked at me in disbelief. "This is the first time I've ever landed hands on anyone. Consider yourself lucky," I said curtly. "Cole, are you out of your mind?" She gritted her teeth in anger. Well yes, I was. I stepped closer and sneered at the dull look in her eyes. "As a mother, not only are you not comforting Jonas, but you're openly mocking him? Do you even know why Jonas ended up this way?" I turned my icy gaze to Xavier, who had always mirrored her demeanor. "You're accusing me of poor parenting? Look at your son; what's so great about him?" I scooped Jonas into my arms and was fully aware that today's proposal was ruined, but it didn't matter. At least I had seen Yvonne's true colors. Jonas' face had gone pale, and his body was rigid. He clearly hadn't expected Yvonne, his mother, to say such hurtful things about h