Chapter 37

Mrs. Bennett was clearly enjoying herself, adding fuel to the fire. "Mr. Collins has already agreed to let Clara come back to the family. You? Dream on if you think you're becoming Mrs. Collins!" "That's impossible! Eugene would never agree to that! He loves me, not Clara!" Ellie screamed in disbelief. Her eyes widened like she was ready to rip Mrs. Bennett apart. Mrs. Bennett grinned smugly, but Ellie shot back with a venom—laced curse. "Nathan ruined me, Clara stole Eugene from me, what the hell did I ever do to you Bennetts to deserve this? I hope your whole freakin' family rots in hell!" "You—!" Mrs. Bennett boiled with rage and raised her hand to slap her, only for Ellie to shove her aside. "Get off me!" Ellie tried to swing back at her, but a hand caught her wrist mid—air. "Ellie, what the hell are you doing?" It was Frederick. Ellie glared at him, full of fury. "Back off! Not your problem!" "You can't just hit people like that!" Clara scolded, her brows furrowed as she turned to