Chapter 135 Threaten Patricia to give up custody of Charles.

"A woman who has had a child with another man is no longer suitable for my son," Samuel scoffed coldly.

"No, that’s not it, Fannie..." In urgent desperation, Patricia almost revealed Fannie's true identity, but before she could utter another word, Samuel interjected.

"That's one reason; another is I do not want Martin marrying a wife who only brings him trouble and needs constant protection.”

“The Langley family may not require a marriage for alliances, but I still desire a woman who is his match—not in terms of money, but in competence, intelligence, means... You're a mother; I expect you to understand." Samuels harsh words fell.

The former was just an excuse. His true desire remained the latter. Samuel did not wish for Martin to have a wife who would only cause him problems and leave him to clean up the mess.

Patricia felt as if she'd been plunged into icy water, unable to catch her breath; her head reeled as though everything was exploding—pain, panic, and helplessness dominated h