Chapter 76 Bodily Recompense

At Rue’s mention of Edward, Ian halted — his body stopped in mid-thrust. Rue's palm tightened on her phone. "Mom, isn't dad just being too dramatic?! I am his daughter! I have never gone against him no matter what he asks of me, I try my best!" "There are many things that don't work out just because I want them to, do you understand? Because of this, he's willing to disown and abandon me?!" Rue's tears began to stream down her face. Mrs. Bennet seemed uncomfortable on the other end of the phone line. "Rue, I know you understand, and you must know that I have no say in matters like this. I will try to think of a way to help you, but you should at least try in the meantime." With that, Mrs. Bennet hung up. Ian looked as Rue set down her phone and lightly flicked her tears away. "Rue, what's wrong?" Rue shook her head, but her eyes were full of tears. "It's nothing." Seeing as Rue continued to cry, Ian hugged her on her head. "It's alright, whatever problem you're facing