---- Chapter 8 Jeff's lips trembled, and his face turned pale. "Tt's my fault," he muttered. Veronica felt the subtle change in his attitude. She asked tentatively, "Jeff, what's wrong?" Jeff removed his glasses and stared her down. "Why did you frame Ingrid?" Veronica was taken aback, but she wouldn't admit it. " I didn't. I've applied for a patent. Legally, it's mine." Jeff laughed bitterly, slamming his fist down ona display case. Veronica and Gina jumped. "What are you doing?" "Get out!" Jeff roared, pointing at them. "Both of you! " Gina snuffled. "Dad, I'll behave. Please, don't do this." Veronica had always been pampered by Jeff, so she couldn't stand being treated this way. ---- "What's the use of you being mad at us?" she shouted defiantly. "Ingrid miscarried because of you!" Feeling Jeff's cold stare, she quickly covered her mouth. "So, you knew about it all along?" he growled. "You played me! It makes you feel so good to see me like a fool, doesn't it?" Now that everything was laid bare, Veronica tore off her mask. "So what? Didn't you always want to be with me?" She stepped forward and grabbed his arm. "Ingrid is gone. We can finally be together." She blushed and added, "Don't you always want a son? Ingrid couldn't have one, but I can." Gina gasped, "What son? Dad, you said I'd be your only child!" She collapsed to the floor, crying, "I want my mom!" Jeff pushed Veronica away, his face dark. "I never wanted to get rid of Ingrid. She's my wife and the love ---- of my life. Who are you to judge her? Gina is and will always be my only child. Leave, or you'll regret it!" Veronica's chest heaved with anger. "Fine, I'll go! But don't you dare beg me to come back!" Jeff slumped to the floor, looking helplessly at Gina. " It seems your mom doesn't want us anymore." Gina's eyes widened, and then she started wailing. I was already back in my hometown, recovering from the miscarriage. It had been a long time since my parents had seen me, and they made a lot of delicious food for me. The Hall family was wealthy, but they looked down on us villagers, so my parents never moved into their house. Now [had gotten sufficient nutrition and had gained weight. "Ingrid?" a tall figure called out from a distance. Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!