Chapter 34
“I’m busy. Can’t you stop making trouble for me p>
Lucie met Steven’s gaze head-on, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. The gesture revealed the harsh outline of his handprint on her cheek and a bruise blooming on her arm. “Mr. Heath, we live in a country of laws. When you hit someone, you pay the price p>
She turned to the police officer, her voice steady and unwavering. “Officer, please arrange for my medical examination as soon as possible. My attorney will be here shortly p>
Miranda’s face darkened with fury, her finger trembling as she jabbed it at Lucie. “You’re being completely impossible! Steven just lost his temper for a moment. Did you have to make it into such an ugly scene p>
“He already apologized! Why can’t you just let it go p>
Tears streaming down her face, Shannon clung to Steven’s sleeve. “Steven, it’s all my fault… I never wanted things to turn out like this p>
Steven offered her a gentle, reassuring look. “This isn’t your fault. Get some rest.” Then he shot Lucie a frosty glare. “Fine. We’ll do it your way p>
He’s tired of this drama.
“Please come with us,” the officer said.
The police followed protocol, took their statements, and documented Lucie’s injuries.
Her wounds weren’t severe.
But that wasn’t the point. She needed the official medical report and police record. They would be critical for her divorce proceedings.
Miranda fumed, on the verge of bursting.
The Heath family had New Amberton’s top legal team; they handled hundreds of cases every year. Never had they been dragged into a police investigation over something so trivial.
“This is outrageous-absolutely disgraceful! Who takes things this far with their own husband? If I’d known she was this type I never would have agreed to the Anderson family’s proposal.” ‘
Marian’s eyes flashed. She seized the chance to pile on. “Madam, I hate to speak ill, but I just can’t watch this any longer.
“Mrs. Heath should be grateful that she could marry Mr. Heath. But instead, she’s cold to everyone. She barely even acknowledge you p>
The words struck home. Miranda’s chest heaved with indignation. “Exactly! She’s had that icy expression since she moved in. Not a trace of respect for her elders!
“This time, we have to set her straight. Or she’ll walk all over me p>
Marian discreetly handed her a handkerchief, lowering her voice “Honestly, Madam, that’s not even the worst of it. What worries me is she brings bad luck. You know what happened to her parents p>
Just then, Lucie and Steven returned from the interview room.
They caught the tail end of Marian’s whisper.
Steven’s brows snapped together, irritation sharpening his tone. “Who are you talking about p>
Marian blanched, ducking behind Miranda. “N-n-no one! I didn’t say anything p>
Miranda’s eyes were cold as ice as she fixed them on Lucie. “Are you satisfied with all the chaos you’ve caused?
“Does the Heath family’s reputation mean nothing to you? As our daughter-in-law, your husband should come first! You should be protecting this family’s name at every turn!
“Today, I’m going to teach you what it means to follow our rules p>
Lucie listened in silence, her face unreadable then she reached into her purse and drew out a stack of papers. “Mr. Heath, this is the divorce agreement. My lawyer W contact you tomorrow to discuss the details p>