Chapter 1413 Suffer The Consequences
As for Ian, he declared his stand. “Me too, Daddy. I want to go too.”
Sebastian nodded in satisfaction. “All right, then. Let’s enjoy ourselves there first. After the New Year, you can then decide if you still want to go to the research institute or not. I won’t force you in any way.”
“All right.”
After feeling stressed over the last few days, Ian began to smile happily.
After watching her son leave, Sasha stared blankly at Sebastian.
“Are you letting him make his own decision?”
“Mmm-hmm. It’s his affair after all.”
“But…”
Sasha hesitated.
Based on her observation over the last few days, she believed Ian would decide not to go if it was up to him.
Unexpectedly, Sebastian, who was previously worried, seemed confident after bringing up the matter about the hot spring.
“Don’t worry. He will go.”
With that, everyone decided on the itinerary.
Meanwhile, in Jetroina, the Minamoto family wasn’t happy when they heard the news.
Giichi Minamoto, Ichika’s dad, remarked, “Ichika wants to bring Akiyama back? It’s one thing if she comes, but why does she want to bring him along? Does he think that we have forgiven him?”
His expression darkened at the mere mention of his eldest daughter’s affairs.
It appeared he knew that Solomon was the mastermind behind the scenes.
When Aoi heard it, her face turned pale.
This time, she had agreed to help Ichika persuade Giichi, as she didn’t want Ichika to feel sad.
However, if her husband didn’t agree, she would be in a tight spot.
“Giichi, all Mr. Akiyama did was to stand up for Ichika. He, too, couldn’t tolerate Himari’s behavior. Can you forgive him on Ichika’s account?”
“Ichika?”
The moment he heard her name, his anger intensified.
“She is the one that caused all of this. Now that she is married, she enjoys a good life over there and has no more problems with each other. But now, why is she coming back? Is she here to witness how we’re humiliated?”
“No, no.”
Aoi didn’t know what else to say.
Luckily, Ichika’s grandfather was present. When he saw his son and daughter-in-law arguing, he came over to calm them down.
“Enough. Since your son-in-law is coming over, we should still welcome him. Considering that his entire family is paying us a visit, you’d better not disgrace me.”
After being admonished, Giichi had no choice but to agree.
Soon, the news of Ichika planning to take the Hayes family to the hot spring spread to the Nogita family. When Himari heard about it, she was infuriated.
“What’s the meaning of this? After doing this to me, how can they enjoy such a welcome? What is Dad even thinking?”
She was so angry that she even criticized her father.
However, it was understandable for her to feel that way.
Ever since she was married into the Nogita family, she wasn’t allowed to return home with her husband, let alone be welcomed with such fanfare.
After all, she was considered a disgrace to her family.
But now, the Hayeses are going to enjoy the royal hot springs?
Himari raged at the thought.
“What are you angry about? If you’re upset, you should take me home with you. After all, I’m a son-in-law of the Minamoto family too. Why can’t I go?”
“You? Are you even worthy?” Himari scowled the moment she heard his words.
Itachi’s gaze darkened in response.
“I’ll be honest. You, Itachi Nogita, are nothing but an undeserving toad. If I hadn’t fallen into that man’s trap, you would never have had the chance to marry me.”
“What did you say? Me? An undeserving toad?”
“Isn’t that the case? Why don’t you look at yourself in the mirror and reflect on what you have achieved? Do you even think you’re worthy of me?”
Portraying herself as a lady from a noble family, Himari pointed at her husband in a condescending and humiliating manner.
Just as she spoke, Itachi pounced on her all of a sudden.
“Ah! Itachi, what are you doing? Let go of me!”
“Let go of you? Why should I release you when you’re my wife? Didn’t you accuse me of not being worthy? Fine, I’ll show you right now how worthy I can be!”
The next moment, the enraged Itachi tore all of Himari’s clothes off and pinned her down below his body.
“Argh!”
A piercing shriek echoed through the dilapidated house.
The screams continued from the afternoon until the sun had set. It wasn’t until Itachi was drained to the extent of not being able to move that he finally released her. With her body covered in bruises, he simply kicked her aside.
Ichika! Ichika!
Hugging her torn clothes, Himari trembled violently by the side. Her eyes that were swollen from crying were now filled with an intensifying hatred.
