Chapter 247

Susan's fingers trembled slightly.

She tried to curl them into fists, but Andrew wrenched them open with brutal force. His grip was terrifyingly strong as he yanked the ring off her left ring finger.

The diamond glittered coldly under the lights.

"Disgusting." Andrew sneered at the ring.

With a sudden flick of his wrist, the ring traced a silver arc through the air before vanishing out the window.

Susan felt her heart shatter into pieces.

Mr. Ferber could no longer contain himself. He grabbed Susan's waist, pressing his greasy face close to her ear. "Susan..."

A sharp pain stabbed through Susan's stomach.

She recognized that face—Bella Quinn had nearly been destroyed by this monster. Rumor had it he and Hugo Thompson were equally skilled at torturing women.

"Get away..." She struggled weakly.

Andrew stood with his back turned, knuckles white from clenching his fists.

He thought he was punishing Susan, yet his own heart bled as if sliced by knives.

BANG!

The door burst open.

Alexander Grant stormed in like a black lightning bolt, kicking Mr. Ferber across the room. Pale-faced Daniel followed close behind.

"Mommy!" Daniel threw himself at Susan, fat tears rolling down his cheeks.

Susan's white dress was already stained crimson with blood.

Andrew's pupils contracted violently.

"Daddy!" Daniel suddenly turned to Andrew, voice choked with sobs. "You promised to protect Mommy!"

Dead silence filled the room.

Only Susan's muffled coughs and the expanding pool of blood on the floor could be heard.