Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1097

Andrew frowned. "Are you crazy?"

"Yes, I'm crazy! I want a divorce!" Ruth yelled.

Andrew's hands clenched into fists.

"Our child is still here, and you're spouting nonsense. Aren't you ashamed? I'm not going to argue with you," he said coldly.

Without waiting for a response, he turned and strode toward the study.

Ruth stayed on the sofa, tears streaming down her face. She didn't follow him.

Watching her mother's distress, Jane felt a pang of guilt.

"Mom, I'm sorry. If it weren't for me, Dad wouldn't have lost his temper," she said, her voice soft with regret.

In Jane's memory, her parents had always been close and rarely quarreled, especially in her presence. For her father to lash out like this, he must have been pushed to his limits.

Ruth wiped her tears and looked at Jane, her expression softening. "Jane, I was furious when Theo told us you sold the shares to Damon. I couldn't understand why you'd sell them to an outsider.

"But now, I've thought it through. If you hadn't sold them, your grandfather and Theo would have taken them from you. At least this way, you have some money in hand."

Even if Jane had handed the shares over to Theo, Ruth knew he wouldn't have been grateful. He would have seen it as his due.

Jane blinked, surprised by her mother's understanding.

At that moment, she finally grasped the depth of her mother's love. Tears welled up in her eyes.

"Thank you, Mom," she whispered.

Ruth knelt in front of her and took her hand, her voice trembling. "Take Wilhelm and leave the country tomorrow. You've sold the shares, and your father isn't strong-willed or capable enough to protect him. If Wilhelm stays here, he'll suffer. It's better if you take him with you."