Because in her view, the person who caused her relationship with her son to become like this was Aria Rowlett.
If it weren't for Aria Rowlett, she and her son wouldn't have ended up like this.
Her son's bright future wouldn't have been ruined just like that.
Lady Octavia looked at the tightly closed door with tearful eyes, unable to contain the hatred in them.
Aria Rowlett, this scapegoat, took her son away and ruined his bright future.
She must drive this scapegoat away.
No matter what means she has to use!
*
Brandon Heath closed the door to the study and walked over to sit down with Aria Rowlett.
His cold eyes once again fell on Aria Rowlett's still swollen cheek, filled with both distress and self-blame. He asked softly, "Aria, does it still hurt?"
Of course it still hurt.
Lady Octavia didn't hold back when she slapped her.
How could a harsh slap like that not hurt?
