Bab 42: All She Wanted To Do Was Kill

The woman's gaze on his stepbrother was penetrating. Which had Nathan focusing his attention on his wife.

 Michael was mostly never around during family events. He disdained that he was illegitimate, and people always seemed to remind him wherever he went. However, Nathaniel was relatively considerate of this grandchild of his since he and his mother were reasonable. Michael and his mother never caused any trouble unlike the others. Hence, Michael's life had been smooth.

Ashley and Michael's relationship was only courteous on the surface. The two were practically strangers. Nathan was confounded at his wife's attitude towards the man this time. It was baffling.

The dinner went on smoothly. Nathan's step and half siblings tried their very best to make long talks with the old man, but it was only irking. The old man disdained their attitudes.