Chapter 929

Richard glared at Maryanne and shouted, "Damn it! I've spoiled you so much that you think it's okay to set something on fire. What's next—taking someone's life?" He grabbed her by the collar. When that didn't work, he seized her by the arms. Maryanne winced. His grip was too strong. She finally released his legs. "I was burning trash. Those things deserved to be burned!" She stood two steps above him, looking down with cold contempt. "Back then, when you held me and told me you'd find me a good man, did you ever stop to think whether you were a good man yourself? "Don't talk to me about family or marriage again. You have no right. You're not fit to be a father, or a husband, or even a man!" Richard's face glowed red in the flickering light. Just as he opened his mouth to respond, a gust of smoke choked him. Coughing violently, he grabbed Maryanne and pulled her down the stairs. By now, smoke had already reached the first floor. The household staff, realizing the house was on