Chapter 187
Chapter 187:
Adrian shot Mike a look of utter disdain. “I already said it—Sophie and I are unbreakable. Why would I ever play along with your absurd plan p>
“Because I’m your father!” Mike exploded, Adrian’s defiance sending his anger over the edge.
“Didn’t you just finish telling everyone you disowned me?” Adrian’s mouth twisted into a sarcastic grin. “Father? That title hasn’t meant anything to me in a long time p>
With nothing more to say, Adrian turned his back and strode for the door, refusing to give Mike a second glance.
Rage boiling over, Mike swept a priceless vase off a side table. It shattered across the marble floor, shards flying everywhere. “How did I end up with a son like him p>
Sadie watched as Adrian disappeared down the driveway, then quickly rushed to Mike’s side, her voice syrupy with concern. “Baby, please, take it easy. Adrian has always been stubborn, even as a kid. He takes after his mother, you know p>
On the surface, her words were soothing, but beneath them, she was cleverly shifting all the blame onto Adrian’s late mother, Mike’s first wife, who had long since passed away.
Sadie’s words hit the mark. Mike’s expression darkened, resentment boiling to the surface. “Tch. When she was alive, she barely spoke to me. Every day was just another round of her shutting me out. Now she’s gone, and I’m still stuck with the fallout. Every stubborn trait—Adrian inherited from her p>
Thinking of his first wife reignited all of Mike’s old resentment, turning his anger toward Adrian into a full-blown grudge.
Sadie’s eyes glinted with satisfaction. This was exactly what she wanted. Mike was so furious that he was tearing into both mother and son without holding back.
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She leaned closer, giving his shoulder a gentle, reassuring pat while letting out a soft sigh. “That’s just how it is, honey. You can’t expect Adrian to ever see your side. He’s always idolized his mom, guarding her memory like it’s sacred. And stepping into her place as his stepmom? I’ve felt like I’m walking on eggshells since day one. Just don’t let it eat you alive, okay p>
Sadie’s voice stayed sweet and calm. “You still have Rory. He’s bright, reliable, and always looking out for you. He’s nothing like Adrian, who seizes every opportunity to bite back at you p>
Sadie paused, letting the tension build, before brightening with sudden inspiration. “Wait. Why not have Rory be the one to marry the Ross girl instead p>
Mike brushed her off, his annoyance flaring. “Don’t you think I’ve tried? Daisy has been obsessed with Adrian since they were kids. She spent years away in Prasti and still can’t get over him. Now she doesn’t care about his scars or anything else. What am I supposed to do p>