Chapter 466
He did not argue with her, simply ignoring all her crying and fussing. To him, Sally’s tears were worthless.
But as a woman, Sally felt her defenses crumbling under her husband’s indifference, leading her to become even more agitated. “Why won’t you speak? Do you value Zoe more than me? I’m your lawfully wedded wife, William! You can’t treat me like this!”
Her eyes almost red with tears and she desperately wanted her husband to show some concern. Even a glance would help soothe her anger and anxiety. Yet William remained silent, treating Sally as if she were a stranger.
Nash, observing their dynamic, was unfazed. He withheld any comment. To him, they were only nominally his parents. Growing up in this environment had made him accustomed to everything, even their indifference.
Unable to bear Sally any longer, William rose and said to Nash, “I’m going downstairs. Let me know when Zoe wakes up!”
Nash kept his gaze low, his eyes cold, offering no response. William did not wait for a reply. He had no expectations from Nash and saw no need to feign warmth in their relationship.
Nash’s dislike meant nothing to him. Only Zoe, his biological sister, elicited the slightest hint of concern. With that, William left.
Seeing him treat her like air, Sally chased after him. “William, you can’t just leave! You haven’t given me an explanation yet!” Watching Sally’s emotions escalate, Miranda could not recall her ever being so agitated, not even during her quarrels with Zoe. And here, only Sally stood by her side. Of course, she followed after her.
However, just as Sally grabbed William’s sleeve, he shook her off as if she were contaminated. He looked at her icily and said, “I’ve been more than fair to you. Don’t do anything to further disgust me.” With that, he pulled out a wet wipe from his pocket and wiped the spot where Sally had touched him. He then tossed it into the trash.
“Sally,” Miranda called out anxiously from behind. She approached and slowed down when she saw William’s cold demeanor. In his presence, she seemed to lose her confidence. She held onto Sally carefully, afraid she might fall.
Witnessing this scene, Nina could not help but feel deeply affected. How much disdain must there be to provoke Sally’s tantrum and William’s indifference?
She could not help but ponder. It was the most brutal manifestation of a loveless marriage, and Sally was suffering terribly.
Although she had only seen William a few times, she should have known that their marriage had long been broken. It’s just that it was never mentioned, and she didn’t pay much attention to it. Who could have guessed it would end so tragically?
William’s gaze never lingered on Sally, no matter how hard she cried or how fierce her tantrums. From a woman’s perspective, such indifference from her husband must have been the most devastating blow.
She wondered if, given more time, she might become the next Sally. The situation in the York family could push her to become like Sally, or so she thought.
And with that, William left, leaving everyone present in silence, except for Sally. She cried silently, comforted by Miranda.
Nina glanced at Nash. He did not say a word, his expression dark and unreadable.
There was no questioning or surprise on his face, as if the revelation that he was not Sally’s biological son did not affect him at all.