Chapter 317

Mallory wiped the fresh blood from the corner of her mouth. "Thank you for your guidance, Max. I'll pursue Xander more diligently from now on." Max's gaze was cold and disdainful. "Like mother, like daughter. Or, as we say, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Seeing you swallow your anger, your meek submission, you're the spitting image of your homewrecker of a mother. No matter how brilliant your exterior, it cannot conceal the wretched blood running in your veins." Being beaten and humiliated, Mallory had to not only endure it, but also agree with him, or else endure another round of beatings. "Yes, Max. You're completely right. My mother and I are both worthless." After venting his frustrations on Mallory, Max finally left her bruised and battered. Even though he was gone, Mallory could not seek medical help. She had to let her injuries heal on their own. Just then, her fallen phone rang on the floor. Picking it up, she saw it was a call from her mother and, overwhelmed by