Chapter 16

"When did you get married? Were you deceived? Who is that man? I'll go find him." Andrew was furious and sounded like a concerned father. In the past, Shelmaine might have been moved by this show of concern. But now, she felt only irony. She coldly replied, "That's my business. It doesn't concern you." There was a pause on the other end of the line before Andrew said, "You're still my daughter no matter what. If word got out that my daughter was being bullied, where would that leave my reputation?" Andrew's main concern was always his own reputation. If relatives and friends learned that she had married and divorced without his knowledge, he would be the subject of ridicule. "So, who is this man? He didn't give us any wedding gifts, and he's never even met us. Did he not take me seriously?" Andrew pressed. In contrast to Andrew's agitation, Shelmaine remained calm. "My marriage is my own matter. And now that I'm divorced, it's over and has nothing to do with you. There's no poin