My Husband Tried to Destroy Me While I Was Pregnant, then His Father Stepped In
Previously: Sarah thought marrying into the wealthy Sterling family would secure her future. Instead, she found herself trapped in a nightmare—until her father-in-law uncovered the truth.
The Patriarch's Judgment
The silence in the room was suffocating. Thomas quickly tried to compose himself, a nervous sweat breaking out on his forehead. He tossed the whip onto the Persian rug and forced a weak smile, gesturing toward Sarah.
"Dad, thank goodness you're here," Thomas stammered, his voice trembling. "Sarah is completely hysterical. She’s having a breakdown, and she was trying to hurt herself. I was only trying to restrain her."
Victoria stepped forward, her silk gown rustling as she chimed in with practiced grace.
"It is true, Charles. We were only trying to protect the baby. Sarah has been highly unstable lately," Victoria lied smoothly, adjusting her diamond necklace.
Charles ignored them both. He walked past his son and knelt beside Sarah, his harsh expression softening into deep concern. He gently placed a hand on her shoulder and signaled to one of his bodyguards.
"Call an ambulance immediately," Charles ordered. Then, he turned back to Thomas, his eyes turning back to ice. "Do you take me for a fool, Thomas? Did you really think I was blind to what has been happening in this house?"
Charles stood up, pulling a thick manila folder from his tailored charcoal suit. He tossed it onto the coffee table, where it slid open to reveal bank statements, private investigator photos, and medical reports.
"I know about the offshore accounts you and Victoria have been draining," Charles said, his voice deadly calm. "I know about your affair. And most importantly, I know you have been secretly drugging Sarah's tea to try and force a miscarriage so you wouldn't have to share your inheritance."
Thomas turned pale, his mouth opening and closing as he searched for words. Victoria took a panicked step backward. Charles looked at them with utter disgust.
"You are written out of my will, Thomas. Effective immediately," Charles declared. "This mansion, the family trust, and the entire Sterling empire have been legally transferred to Sarah and her unborn child."
Realizing his life of luxury was vanishing, Thomas’s face contorted into pure madness. He lunged toward the mahogany desk, grabbing a heavy brass statue, his eyes locked onto Sarah with murderous intent.
”He lunged toward the mahogany desk, grabbing a heavy brass statue, his eyes locked onto Sarah with murderous intent.