Unveiling the Genius Behind the Divorcee

Chapter 73

Unveiling the Genius Behind the Divorcee Chapter 73

Chapter 73 Grent to Have His Support

Aylin was rarely left speechless.

As a young nobleman, Robert may have a bad temper, but he still pays great attention to his personal image and self-cultivation. It’s rare for him to resort to physical violence, and this is the first time Aylin has witnessed it.

However, she had no intention of stopping it; Haleigh simply deserved it!

In the three years at the Delacruz’s home, it could be said that Haleigh never let her have a single good day.

In the cold winter months, Haleigh wouldn’t allow her to use the washing machine, forcing her to hand- wash her cashmere coat in cold water. As a result, her hands developed frostbite the next day, and she was still criticized for not washing it thoroughly enough. Steve, out of love, gave her some private money, but Haleigh tried every means to take it away and eventually lost it all at the card table. When she tried to express her concern, she was punished by being forbidden to eat for a day. Her nights were even worse, as she was often woken up halfway through her sleep to give Haleigh a massage. When she was too weak from a fever to do so, Haleigh accused her of faking illness and being lazy, pinching her arms until they were covered in bruises.

Each and every incident pierced Aylin’s heart like a needle.

At first, she didn’t resist. She held a glimmer of hope that perhaps if she did well, she could impress Gavyn and Haleigh. She respected Haleigh as her mother-in-law, willingly submitting and bowing her head, allowing herself to be at their beck and call.

It turns out that kindness also needs to have an edge. No matter how many pleasing things you do, those who don’t like you will never come to like you.

Listening to Haleigh’s pig-like screams, Aylin couldn’t help but feel extremely delighted.

Three years, a full three years had passed, and she finally experienced once again the feeling of being protected by her family and having Robert’s support.

“Be careful not to hurt your hand!” Aylin exclaimed.

Upon hearing this, Robert slapped Haleigh twice and quickly turned back to respond to Aylin’s concern, “Don’t worry, Aylin. It doesn’t take much effort for me to hit her!” Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

Upon looking at Haleigh again, she had already lost her composure, abandoning her umbrella and only focusing on covering her head as she scurried away.

She stumbled awkwardly in her high heels, and before long, she missed a step and took a hard faceplant!

“Ouch!!!” Haleigh exclaimed loudly.

The expensive shawl was stained with mud, and Haleigh’s carefully styled hair had long been disheveled. Her thick makeup was smeared by rainwater and tears of fright, with the smudged eyeliner streaming down under her eyes, forming a dark mess. She looked utterly miserable.

Unable to hold back, Daniel let out a burst of laughter.

Robert was even more blunt, his face full of sarcasm. “Oh, aren’t you an elder? Why are you showing me such a big gesture? I don’t have a monetary gift for you, but I can give you a slap.”

Haleigh shuddered, her desire to survive overwhelming her at this moment. Within three seconds, she had scrambled to her feet.

She didn’t even have time to grab her umbrella as she covered her bruised face and ran. As she got farther away, she couldn’t help but curse and grumble to save face, “You, you all just wait! I’ll make sure you pay for this!”

Robert snorted coldly, pulling out a handkerchief to wipe his hands. “Go ahead and try, and see if I don’t beat you into a high-level paralysis!”

Haleigh ran off, and Robert turned to look at Aylin. The fierceness in his eyes instantly transformed into a myriad of tender emotions.

“Didn’t you say everything was going well? Is this what you call ‘going well,’ huh?”

After such a long time apart, seeing Aylin so thin and frail made Robert’s heart ache as if it were being pr*cked by needles.

Aylin pursed her lips, “Actually, I can handle these things myself. I know you’re worried about me, brother, but you all are so busy. I don’t want to cause you any more concern for me…”

Robert pretended to be cold-faced, “What could be more important than you? Do you think your brother won’t worry if you don’t say anything?”

Clearly, he didn’t have much acting talent. He pretended to have a cold expression, but his eyes

were full of heartache.

Aylin shook her head, holding back her tears, and tugged at the man’s sleeve like she did when she was little. “No, I thought it would be a while before you could come back. I didn’t expect it to be so soon.

Robert, I’m so happy to see you…”

With just one sentence, the man pretending to be angry was completely exposed.

Robert sighed, gently stroking Aylin’s soft, black hair. The once arrogant and proud young man’s eyes reddened, “Silly girl…”

“Sorry, big brother is late…”

After a long separation, the siblings reunited, embracing each other with tears in their eyes. Aylin burled her face in her older brother Robert’s shoulder, listening to his steady heartbeat, feeling an unprecedented sense of comfort and peace.

In an Instant, it seemed as if time itself had come to a halt, as even the wind appeared to slow down.

Robert held Aylin tightly, fearing that if he loosened his grip, Aylin would once again vanish

without a trace.

The moment he first learned of Aylin’s death, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Over the past three years, he had dreamt of Aylin almost every night, as if she was still seven or eight years old, pure and lovely, looking up at him with her sweet little face, calling him, “Robert.”

He desperately tried to hold onto the young Aylin, but when he woke up with a start, there was nothing in his arms.

Countless times, he curled up in bed, gazing at Aylin’s mementos as silent tears fell, unable to find peace in sleep.

Thankfully, his Aylin had returned.

This time, he was determined to protect her well. Anyone who dared to bully her would face death!

Daniel, in his middle age, couldn’t bear to see such a scene. He turned his head away and quietly wiped the corner of his eye.

“It would be great if Mr. Robert returns, then we can discuss and handle everything properly.”

Robert let go of Aylin and turned to pat Daniel on the shoulder, “Daniel, thank you for taking care of Aylin these past few days. It must have been tough.”

“Mr. Robert, your words are too kind. It’s my duty to do these things. Besides, the young lady is intelligent and capable, she doesn’t need an old man like me to look after her. I haven’t been able to

help much anyway.”

Aylin smiled gently and said warmly, “Daniel, now you are part of my family too. As long as you are doing well, you are helping me.”

Daniel was deeply moved, “Ms. Koch…”

Robert’s voice boomed, “Now that I’m back, I’ll protect all of you. I promise, I won’t let anyone hurt you again!”

As Robert watched Haleigh walk away, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Today, he truly had his eyes opened.

The Gardner family was well-known and respected in high society, and the middle-aged women he usually encountered were well-educated and well-mannered. This was the first time he had come across a woman who behaved so disgracefully, rolling around on the ground like a shrew. He now had a clear understanding of the viciousness and cruelty of the Delacruz family.

Since they couldn’t appreciate kindness, there was no need for him to be polite anymore.

As far as he knew, Gavyn and Laila were about to have their wedding. Oh, how audacious they were! Just wait, he would join forces with Willie and Harry to present the newlyweds with a “grand gift” as a way to congratulate them on their marriage!