Chapter 222

"I'm straightforward about it! Do you think every man in the world is as blind as you? Plenty of people appreciate your wife if you don't! I'm doing you a favor, sparing such a beautiful woman from wasting her life away!" Edmund shouted, saliva flying as he climbed to his feet and pointed a finger at Alston. As soon as he got close, Alston lost patience and kicked him back to the ground. "Who do you think you are to covet my wife?!" After another fall, Edmund finally sobered up a bit, cold sweat dripping down his forehead. "Alston, let me explain." Alston, prominent in Silvanburg, had his affairs well-known to many, but this was the first time someone dared speak so openly about it. Cecilia nestled in Alston’s arms, eyes closed, looking serene. Noticing the onlookers’ stares, Alston felt a surge of anger. His grip on Cecilia’s waist tightened, almost wanting to wake her up. His temples throbbed with suppressed rage. No matter how many times Cecilia had outsmarted him, he always seemed