Chapter 25

Edward hesitated for a moment, standing nearby. Richard's eyes glared at him, "Are you deaf?" Edward glanced at Matthew, who remained silent and composed. Sighing, Edward ordered someone to put the whip aside. "Sir, are you sure about this..." Matthew's a adult. This isn't going to solve anything at all. "Sure about what? I'm sure going to educate my grandson on what makes a real man!" Matthew stood up, his expression cold. "Grandpa, even if you whip me, I still want a divorce." Richard was incensed, his breathing heavy, and he pointed his trembling finger outside, "Kneel! Edward,my whip!" Matthew offered no resistance and obediently knelt on the floor. Edward gripped the whip and hesitated for a moment, but Richard's icy glare pushed him to swing the whip. *Snap! Snap!* Edward lashed Matthew with precision, avoiding vital areas, but ensuring that the blows broke the skin. Blood soon began to seep from Matthew's back. He didn't flinch, and the beads of sweat on his forehead merged into