I Walked Away And He Lost His Mind (Zephyra) novel Chapter 31

As she spoke, her eyes welled up with tears, as if she were the victim of some great injustice. Watching her dramatic performance, I couldn’t help but sneer inwardly. Even the wealthiest families had their share of hypocrites; money didn't equate to class or decency. In both lifetimes, I had been amazed that a man like Sean, so concerned with his reputation, had married someone as loud and manipulative as Mary.

The other guests ate in silence. Someone tried to placate her. “These things take time. There’s no need to worry. Steven and Zephyra are still young.”

Steven continued to eat, his every movement graceful, his handsome face betraying no emotion, as if he hadn’t heard a word. I knew he didn’t care, and I didn’t bother engaging. But Mary wasn’t about to let it go. With a wave of her hand, she had a maid bring out a bowl of dark, steaming liquid. The maid carried it over carefully, placing it in front of me. The foul, familiar smell filled the air, and those sitting near me wrinkled their noses in disgust.

I simply smiled. The ordeal from my past life was here, right on schedule.

Mary’s expression was cold, but her voice was deceptively gentle. “Zephyra, dear, this tonic is a bit bitter, but I brewed it for you myself. Bitter medicine is good for you. If you drink it, you and Steven can give me a grandson. A granddaughter would be fine too. I’ll even help raise the child, I promise. How about it?”

I didn’t believe a word she said. “I don’t want to drink it,” I said calmly.

After being publicly contradicted by me multiple times today, the composure on Mary’s carefully maintained face finally cracked. “Zephyra! What is wrong with you today? You won’t do this, you won’t do that. Now I’ve even prepared the medicine for you, and you still refuse? Are you trying to start a rebellion? You are drinking this today, whether you like it or not!”

She stood up and stormed toward me. All eyes followed her, no one saying a word, everyone eagerly anticipating a dramatic mother-in-law versus daughter-in-law showdown. Mr. Sean Lancaster only frowned slightly but didn't intervene. Steven and his brother were even more indifferent, as if they were used to Mary’s temper.

Just as she reached me, ready to force the tonic down my throat, I pulled a piece of paper from my bag and slapped it down on the table.

“Why don’t you take a look at this report?”

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