Chapter 237: I Never Want To See You Again

Everything that happened in the bathroom—the microphone, the overheard conversations—hit Ethan and Sasha simultaneously. A wave of shock and icy dread washed over them as they looked around wildly.

"Quite amusing," Isabella sneered. "So bold in their actions, yet terrified when caught. They knew it was disgraceful," Alexander added coldly. "Some people only admit wrongdoing when confronted with the consequences."

The ensuing whispers felt like a barrage of arrows piercing their hearts.

"From what I heard, Roland gave her a choice," someone remarked. "No one with a moral compass could shame him like this, could they?"

"My goodness! She wanted to marry Roland after leaving another man? Shameless!" another exclaimed.

"Don't forget, she's pregnant," a third voice chimed in. "Impatient and reckless. Doesn't she care about the baby?"

"She should be called 'shameless,' not Sasha," someone else muttered.

"Some people deserve no sympathy," another voice cut through. "No matter how pitiful, she degrades herself. Any punishment is deserved."

"You'll only attract negativity being around her," another warned. "She has no redeeming qualities."

"Repulsive! I'll think twice about trusting innocent-looking women," someone declared.

"Like attracts like," another commented. "That illegitimate child is vicious too. He got hit and immediately tried to ruin someone's wedding. Pure revenge."

"Stay away from such petty, vindictive people," a voice cautioned.

"I've seen family drama, but this is ruthless," someone observed. "Ethan's an eye-opener."

"Exactly! What did Roland do to deserve this setup? He and his mother wronged Daphne and Roland," another exclaimed.

They were humiliated, insulted, and utterly ashamed. It was worse than a public flogging. Their dignity was destroyed.

"Shut up!" Ethan exploded, his frustration boiling over. "You old hag! You set me up!"

He lashed out at Daphne, his carefully constructed illusions shattered. He was acting irrationally, behaving like a school bully. His classmates saw nothing but a hot-headed fool. They couldn't fathom Sasha's attraction to him over Roland. It was utterly incomprehensible.

Before Ethan could continue, Roland slapped him, sending him spinning. The blow was far more powerful than a woman's; it crooked his face and knocked out several teeth. Another slap dislocated his jaw. Ethan could only drool, finally terrified. He desperately turned to Owen for help.

Owen was exhausted, regretting his past indiscretions. "Why did I seek outside pleasures? I've completely humiliated myself."

Sasha watched in terror as Roland attacked Ethan. She sat on the ground, alone and shivering, the suggestive gazes of the onlookers making her head swim. She didn't dare replay the sounds and words she'd uttered.

She looked at Roland, her eyes pleading. "Roland, I I'm not"

Regret consumed her. She'd vowed never to betray Roland, contacting Ethan only for their child. Yet, a few words rekindled old feelings, leading her back to him. She'd succumbed to her desires, disregarding everything.

"But this wasn't my intention! I feel so wronged! I can't face the world anymore!" she sobbed.

"Roland!" she cried, using her usual tactic. He approached her.

Hope flared in Sasha's heart. Everyone gasped, wondering if Roland was still infatuated.

"No way!" Isabella exclaimed.

"Don't worry, the truth will change his mind," Alexander said calmly.

Sasha looked at Roland, moved by his presence, her tears flowing. But before she could speak, he removed her engagement ring.

Sasha froze. "Are you leaving me?" she whispered.

Roland laughed, exasperated. "Sasha, do you think I'm a fool? Don't be greedy. Consider yourself lucky I don't usually hit women."

A chill swept over her. He seemed like a stranger. Roland had cherished her for years; how could he treat her like this?

She didn't realize that complete revulsion erases all feelings. He might even question if she was the same woman he once loved.

"Sasha, our engagement is off. We're done. Be with whoever you want. Leave my house today, the apartment tomorrow. Disappear. I never want to see you again."

Roland stood up. Sasha's world crumbled. She grabbed his pants, begging on her knees. "Roland, you saved me! How can you abandon me? I decided to abort the child and live with you. We were so close. Wasn't that your choice?"