Chapter58: Chapter 58

Chapter 58 CELESTE "The current version of my husband might be more patient and forgiving," I said quietly, "but if you push him too far, if you threaten his family or try to drag his children through a public scandal, you might find yourself dealing with the old Xenois. The one who doesn't believe in proportional responses to threats." "You're threatening me," Sophia whispered. "I'm explaining reality," I corrected.  "You're upset, and you have every right to be. But channeling that upset into threats against me or my family is only going to make your situation worse." I paused, letting that sink in before delivering the final blow. "If you genuinely believe you have a claim to make regarding paternity, then contact Xenois directly and handle it through proper legal channels. But don't call me again with threats and dramatics. I have better things to do with my time." "I hate you," Sophia said, her voice breaking. "I hate both of you." "I know," I said gently. "But hating us isn't goi