Chapter 29

Genevieve's Point of View

I couldn't move, but I heard everything Enzo's father said. My father was such a heartless monster. I can't believe I was so eager to know someone as malicious as him.

Now I understand why Enzo's father was so against my union with his son—anyone in his position would be hostile towards me too.

My heart broke when I felt Enzo's grip around my hand loosen. He must hate me now. He must be regretting his decision to marry me.

"Are you okay, Enzo?" I heard his mother ask, but there was no response from him.

Then I heard heavy footsteps walking away from me. That must be Enzo—he stormed away.

"Ma'am, you have to believe my husband. He did not kill your husband. Yes, it hurt to lose a child, but with me around, he would never come after an innocent person," Enzo's mother said.

My mom didn't say anything; she was only crying. I used to be angry at her and blame her for moving on too quickly by marrying my stepfather, but now I see that she only did that to give me a