Chapter 75

Olivia’s eyes widened too, her anger deepening. “How dare you,” she said, her voice trembling. “How dare you stand here and defend your mistress… in front of your wife? Have you completely lost all sense?” David’s brows furrowed. “Mum, why are you always so against Marina? She...." “Enough!” Olivia’s voice rose, cutting through his words like a whip. She was trembling now, her face flushed with anger. Lily’s heart thudded in her chest. She had never seen Olivia like this before. “Don’t you dare speak for that woman in front of me again!” Olivia’s voice shook as she stood up suddenly, her shawl slipping slightly from her shoulder. Her hand came up so fast that David didn’t even have time to react. The sharp sound of a slap echoed through the living room. Lily gasped, her hand flying up to cover her mouth in shock. The slap was loud, and the sight of Olivia, gentle, kind Olivia, striking her own son was shocking. David froze, his head turned slightly from the force of the slap. He slowly