Dear Ex-wife, Marry Me novel Chapter 717

Steve's slap echoed through the room, bringing a sudden silence.

This wasn't the first time Selena had felt his hand. She cradled her cheek, collapsing to the floor in tears.

Ian sat on the couch, his face a mask of indifference as he watched the altercation unfold.

Flashes of the past flickered through his mind. This wasn't new. It had been like this since he was a kid.

He casually picked up a glass of water from the table, taking a sip before calling out to a passing servant, "When's dinner ready?"

He seemed utterly unfazed by the chaos unfolding around him.

Seeing her son's cold reaction, Selena's sorrow deepened, her crying intensified.

The room was filled with servants, and Steve felt embarrassed as he said, "If you're going to cry, go do it outside. Don't ruin our Christmas."

Selena hastily picked herself up and ran to the kitchen.

Steve sighed in relief, but guilt quickly took its place as he turned his gaze to Ian.

Ever since Ian's head injury, Steve realized that he had missed many important moments in his son's life.

"Ian."

With just that word, Ian put down his glass.

"Dad, let's talk later."

Steve had originally intended to apologize, but at Ian's words, he kept quiet.

The sound of Selena's crying from the kitchen was grating on his nerves.

After a few moments, Steve finally stood up, grabbing his coat, he hoarsely said,

"I won't be eating dinner here tonight."

He'd rather spend the evening with his employees.

Hearing that, Selena sprinted out of the kitchen.

"Honey, please don't leave. I'll stop crying. Let's have dinner here tonight, it's Christmas after all."

In the end, Selena gave in. Her greatest fear was Steve ignoring her.

But all Steve felt for her was disgust.

His gaze naturally fell on Ian.

It had been a long time since he'd shared a meal with his son, but now Ian was also standing.

"I'm leaving too."

Selena's face hardened instantly; her eyes filled with resentment.