Tara was seething with anger, her chest heaving as she wished she could confront Richard immediately and get rid of this shameless woman right away.

However, she knew that even she was in no position to question Richard's decision.

She would have to wait for him to return to address the situation.

Serena was already running a fever, and the stone floor's temperature seemed to intensify the heat, making it feel like it could cook a person alive.

But she couldn't argue, it would only enrage Tara more.

She kept her head down and her posture remained upright.

Inside the house, Tara glanced at Serena with impatience and walked away,...