All Chapters of Done With Them: I Punish Them by Leaving: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Jeremy was taken aback. A faint frown creased his brow.Ruth asked the question he was about to ask. "Leni, what do you mean by that?"Allison's eyes glinted from where she stood to one side—she'd clearly thought of something.Sure enough, Madeleine pulled out her phone and brought up a screenshot she'd saved from Allison's Instagram. "Didn't you see what Allison posted the other night? She showed up at my place in the dead of night, wearing Jonathan's shirt. How is it appropriate for the two of them to be alone together at that hour?"Everyone exchanged astonished looks. Jeremy quickly pulled up his own Instagram and searched Allison's account, but he didn't see anything. He looked doubtful as he asked, "Why didn't I see Allie post anything? Did you block me, Allie?"Before Allison could say anything, Madeleine pressed on. "If the Transcendent production casts her as the female lead, the online community will definitely dig into her past. If they find out she's been coveting her

Allison's eyes gleamed at Philip's words, and the corner of her lips lifted ever so slightly.Ruth, however, glared at him. For once, she pushed back. "What nonsense are you spouting? What would people think of us if they learned about two sisters sharing a husband?"She looked at Allison. "But Allison really isn't getting any younger. I've been asking around lately to find her a good husband."At that, Jeremy said, "Mom, if you're looking for a match for Allie, he has to be better than Jonathan."Ruth nodded. "Of course. Allison is a well-known dancer, and she's smart and charming. You have no idea how many wealthy heirs are lining up to marry her. I've actually already set my sights on someone.""Who?""Alec Chamberlain, the future head of the Chamberlain family, based in Jeviton."Allison had been annoyed with Ruth for meddling, but her eyes lit up the moment she heard Alec's name. Jonathan was already head over heels for her, and with Sawyer in the picture, she wasn't worrie

Teresa moved into Madeleine's place.Filming for Transcendent had yet to start, so Madeleine had time on her hands. She spent her days curled up at home, reading and drawing with Teresa. She also took her out for walks.Alec was swamped with work. Aside from video chatting with Teresa every now and then, he was content to leave her in Madeleine's care.Ruth had called Madeleine, urging her to stop her tantrum and to put family first. Madeleine brushed her off. All she was waiting for now was for Jonathan to come back so she could divorce him.On the third day of Jonathan's business trip, Madeleine finally got a call from him."Grandma wants us back at Hartley Manor for dinner tonight." He didn't sound thrilled.She guessed he must've found out she'd hit Sawyer. She checked the time. It was 4:00 pm. She asked, "Are you back from your trip? How about we swing by the courthouse now?""Are you this desperate for a divorce because you already have someone else lined up, Madeleine?" J

Victoria usually doted on Sawyer, but she now looked stern and exuded a commanding presence.Sawyer wasn't foolish. He knew that in this family, Victoria commanded respect from everyone. So, he put away his pouty, complaining look and said properly, "A big boy should stand tall and take responsibility.""What does taking responsibility look like?" she asked.He thought it over. "Daddy is out there working on his career. I should help him at home and protect Mommy.""And how exactly are you doing that?" Victoria pressed.Sawyer didn't want to admit he'd been wrong. He argued, "But Daddy doesn't love Mommy, and Mommy messed up first."Victoria frowned. She said sharply, "No matter what, she's still your mother. If you don't show her respect, then that's being rude and ungrateful!"Sawyer didn't dare talk back when he saw that she was angry. He lowered his head, feeling wronged.Just then, Jonathan's sister, Vera Hartley, came downstairs. "Grandma, Sawyer's still young. You're goi

Once Madeleine said her piece, she walked away with the teapot in hand.Vera stared at her, her eyes wide with disbelief. It wasn't like she'd never mocked Madeleine before, but the latter had never talked back. She'd put up with everything Vera had thrown her way.Who would've known she would be so sharp-tongued that day? It seemed she was more aggravated by everything that had happened than she let on!…Upstairs, in the study, George and Jonathan discussed business. Jonathan first reported his recent work progress to George.George said, "From here on, your focus needs to be on the resort project in the northern suburbs. The market's pretty rough right now; the only reason Hartley Group can still hold on to the top spot in Sudston's construction industry is due to the foundation our ancestors laid."But you should know very well that our company is strong on the outside and hollow within. We need a surge of fresh blood, which means we need to latch onto the Chamberlains from J