Chapter 293

I saw Matthew Wright charge over, raising his hand like he was about to hit me. My eyes narrowed, and I stood there, completely unfazed. “Matthew, didn’t that last beating land you in the hospital? Wasn't that enough?" The last time he and his mom ended up in the ER because of me, you'd think he’d learned his lesson. At least after that fight, he mostly stayed out of my way. The guy’s all bark and no bite—classic coward. I was betting he wouldn’t dare touch me. Sure enough, the moment we made eye contact, he stopped cold. Clenching his teeth, he cursed under his breath, "Damn it, can't believe I'm actually scared of this crazy woman..." Then he jabbed his finger at me, full of rage. “Isabella, last time you got a free pass ’cause my brother told me to back off. But now you’re not even married to him anymore—think I’m still scared of you? That time I was just holding back. Don't think you actually got the upper hand!” “Throw her out!” Ronald was protecting me? I raised an eyebrow but di