Chapter 212: Commotion at the mansion
Bella stormed into the mansion, hoping to find Theodore, her heart pounding. But she encountered Claudia and Gina in the hall, comfortably seated on the sofa, sipping coffee and laughing.
The moment they saw her, their laughter died, replaced by icy silence.
"Bella! What are you doing here?" Gina snapped instantly, jumping to her feet. "You are not welcome here. Get lost."
Bella’s resolve stiffened. She wasn’t going to back down now. "This is my husband’s house," she said firmly, standing her ground. "I have every right to be here. I’ll come whenever I want."
Gina’s lips curled into a sneer. "Your so-called marriage is nothing but a contract. It won’t last long. Soon, I’ll be the one standing by Theodore’s side as his wife. You have no place here anymore. Leave." She jabbed her finger toward the door.
Bella’s heart clenched, but she remained defiant. "I’m here to see my husband," she said resolutely. "I won’t leave until I’ve spoken to him."
"Enough!" Claudia, who had been silently watching, finally spoke. "Father-in-law has just been discharged from the hospital. He is resting. Your presence will only upset him. Leave, before you make things worse."
But Bella stood her ground, her eyes flashing with determination. "I am Theodore’s wife," she repeated. "I have every right to be here, and to see Grandpa. If he is upset with me, I’ll talk to him. I’ll clear up whatever misunderstandings there are. Neither of you can stop me from seeing him."
"Bella!" Theodore’s voice boomed from behind, catching everyone’s attention.
Theodore had driven there crazily, crossing several red signals. And finally, he had arrived in less than half an hour.
He let out a small sigh of relief when he didn’t notice his grandfather in the hall. It seemed that he was resting in his room.
Theodore approached her with a cold intensity, tugging at her arm. "Why did you come here?"