Chapter 421

"Hmph, your people?" Alicia sneered. "Funny, 'cause none of your so-called people are worth my time." She was clearly feeling proud of herself again. Back in the village, her family pushed her into marrying young since life was tough and money was tight. Because Ryan Walsh's mom had once helped her family, her folks made her marry him. It was all arranged—no marriage license, just a village banquet. From day one, Alicia looked down on Ryan. Thought he wasn't good enough. Ryan was just a kid in his early twenties back then, trying his best to be a decent husband. He worked his tail off every day, either in the fields or at the factory. Whatever he earned, he gave it to Alicia without holding back. At that time, Alicia went by the name Amber. But Amber never cared about any of that. She was pretty, with big dreams. Not long after they got married, she ran off with the son of the local factory boss. And when she left? She took every penny Ryan had saved. That money was meant for his mom's