Marriage Lies and a Dangerous Obsession novel Chapter 190

Chapter 190

It was Monday morning.

Ian had just finished a morning meeting and returned to his office when Mitchell walked in, his face grim.

“Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Sherman is up on the roof with her kid, threatening to jump. The firefighters are already on the scene, hoping you’ll come over and help talk her down,” Mitchell said.

Ian leaned back in his chair, falling silent for a moment.

Mitchell said, “Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Sherman is so desperate she’d rather risk everything with her kid than even try to reach out to the child’s real father. Is it possible that the guy doesn’t even exist, or maybe he’s already dead?”

Ian slowly got up from his chair. “Head over there right now.”

Mitchell looked absolutely miserable. “Mr. Hamilton, she’s asking for you. I doubt I can calm her down.”

Ian replied, “Call me once you arrive.”

Mitchell gritted his teeth, bracing himself as he walked out, feeling like he was heading straight into trouble.

By midday, Mitchell brought Andrea and her son to the place Ian had prepared for them.

When Andrea saw Ian waiting there, she couldn’t hold back her tears and started crying right on the spot.

She was just about to rush toward Ian, but he walked right past her and stopped in front of Mitchell.

Andrea missed him entirely, left standing there in shock.

Ian eyed Mitchell and quipped, “What’s with the mask in the middle of the day? Trying out a new look?”

Mitchell pulled off the mask, showing off a face full of fresh scratches, looking all kinds of beaten up.

Ian couldn’t help but frown at the sight.

Mitchell sighed, “I did what you said and went to talk Ms. Sherman down, but luck wasn’t on my side–I ended up bumping into my wife, my sister–in–law, and my mother–in–law…”

Ian

gave Mitchell a pat on the shoulder, “Hey, it’s just family business. No big deal.”

Mitchell silently put his mask back on, not saying a word.

Jan turned to Andrea and said, “Andrea, I always thought you were a responsible mother, but I never imagined you’d take your child up there with you and threaten to jump off the building.”

Andrea covered her face, her voice trembling as she cried, “lan, I don’t have a penny to my name, no job, no friends. Your mom keeps hounding me for money every couple of days. It’s making my depression so much worse, and I can’t sleep a wink. If I’d known just how hopeless things would be for me and my son after

coming back, maybe we really would’ve been better off dying in Tecnovia.”

lan just looked at Andrea in silence for a moment.

He said, “I’ll have Cora come over soon to take care of things for you and your son. Whatever necessities you need, just tell her and she’ll get it.”

Andrea stood in front of lan, visibly tense and almost jittery from anxiety.

‘Money is what I need, not someone to run errands!‘ Andrea thought, feeling more exasperated than ever.

‘Seriously, what’s going through Ian’s head?‘ she griped inwardly, completely baffled.

Realizing she wasn’t getting her way, Andrea suddenly lost all strength and crumpled to the floor.

Andrea clung to Ian’s pant leg, her voice shaky. “Ian, I’m so dizzy… I haven’t slept for days. I’ve seen so many doctors but nothing works. Could you talk to your wife and see if she can prescribe me something? Please?”

Ian paused, considering her for a second. “Leave it to me. I’ll handle it.”

Seeing a glimmer of hope finally light up Andrea’s face, Ian gave her a steady look before heading out. “I know I’ve neglected you and your son lately because of work. Try to rest and don’t stress yourself out. Once things calm down, I promise I’ll make sure you and your boy are truly settled.”

After Ian left, Andrea slowly managed to pull herself off the floor.

She was sure of it now–even if Ian wasn’t ready to end their marriage, he’d never turn his back on her and her son.

After leaving Andrea’s place, Ian headed back to The Old Hamilton Manor.

As soon as he sat down, Shane and Miranda started pressuring him to divorce Chloe.

Miranda said, “Ian, this divorce is getting way too complicated. Sir Julian isn’t backing down, and you know how tough Philip’s legal team is. It won’t be long before you get the court summons. The board wants you to address this head–on–you really need to think this through!”

Shane chimed in, “Just look at her lately. She’s always siding with outsiders, running around with all sorts of shady guys. If this keeps up-”

“Dad!” Ian finally snapped, unable to take it anymore.

Ian finally snapped, unable to listen any longer, and cut them off.

Ian said firmly, “Chloe is my wife. You can’t talk about her like that!”

Shane shot to his feet. “A woman like her doesn’t deserve to stay in the Hamilton family. You need to divorce her and make sure she walks out of here with absolutely nothing!”

Ian’s expression turned icy, sending a chill through the room.

Ian rose to his feet, shoulders heavy with fatigue, but his resolve was unshakable as he faced his parents. “Even if the whole world is against me, I will never divorce Chloe.”

With that, Ian left The Old Hamilton Manor and headed straight back to the office.

As the workday was winding down, Mitchell saw off the CEO of Grand Horizon Group and then hurried back to his office.

Mitchell lowered his voice and said, “Mr. Hamilton, Cora just called. Ms. Sherman said she was going to the supermarket, but on the way, she borrowed someone else’s phone to make a call.”

Ian’s eyes narrowed sharply. “Did you get the number?”

Mitchell looked disappointed. “Cora couldn’t keep up with her. We didn’t get the number.”

Ian tapped his well–defined fingers lightly on the desk.

Then, as if a realization suddenly hit him, Ian snatched up his coat and hurried out of the office.

Ian got home early, but Chloe still wasn’t back.

He took a quick shower, changed into his pajamas, and ordered in a full dinner to be delivered straight to the house.

Around seven in the evening, Chloe was just about to unlock the front door when it suddenly swung open before she could even touch the handle.

Seeing Ian standing there, Chloe blinked rapidly, her eyes darting nervously.

Ian pulled her inside and bent down to hand her a pair of slippers.

Chloe got a little nervous. “Ian, what are you trying to do now?”

Ian didn’t say a word. He just tapped her ankle, signaling for her to lift her foot.

Chloe slipped on the slippers and stood up straight.

Ian took her bag off her shoulder. “I ordered your favorite fish. Go wash your hands and let’s eat in the dining

room.

Her face full of suspicion, Chloe went to wash up before heading to the dining room,

When she saw the lavish spread on the table, Chloe carefully took a seat.

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