A guilty look appeared on Nathaniel Quinn’s face. He pulled Seraphina Sutton over. "Cole, is there some kind of misunderstanding between you and Seraphina? Look at her, she’s cried so much her eyes are all swollen. Why don’t you hear her out?"

Kaden Xavier glanced at Seraphina Sutton. Sure enough, her eyes were puffy and the rims were red, clear signs that she had just been crying.

"Seraphina is a pregnant woman, after all," Nathaniel continued. "Her hormones are all over the place, making her emotionally unstable and a bit impulsive. If you two have a misunderstanding, just talk it out. It’ll be fine once it’s out in the open."

Nathaniel Quinn didn’t know the real reason for their conflict, but he genuinely wanted Kaden Xavier and Seraphina Sutton to reconcile.

He hadn’t attended the Air Force Academy back then, so he didn’t know what had happened between Seraphina Sutton and Asher Lynch. In his eyes, Seraphina Sutton and Kaden Xavier were the perfect, well-matched couple.

So when he heard that Wren Wynter had married Kaden Xavier, he was stunned. But more than that, he was furious.

"Kaden, I know I was wrong. Can you forgive me, please?" Seraphina pleaded. "I only did it because Asher came to me in a dream. He doesn’t want to see you sad. If you’re not doing well, both Asher and I will worry."

Seraphina Sutton slowly walked to Kaden Xavier’s side. She placed one hand on his shoulder and caressed her belly with the other.

Seeing Kaden Xavier remain silent, Seraphina Sutton’s gaze shifted to Nathaniel Quinn.

Nathaniel Quinn quickly spoke up, "Cole, what on earth did Seraphina do to make you this angry? Can’t you just forgive her this one time?"

Kaden Xavier sneered and shrugged his shoulder, shaking off Seraphina Sutton’s hand.

"She used my identity to send Wren a divorce agreement with my thumbprint on it. She also texted Hugh Hale, telling him I agreed to the divorce. You both know Wren has been giving me the cold shoulder, so why would you pull a stunt like this right now!"

"I thought it was something serious. Cole, that Wren Wynter was never good enough for you anyway. Is it really worth getting into a fight with Seraphina over her?"

"Wren is my wife! Nathaniel Quinn! This is your last warning. If you don’t respect her, then don’t call me Cole anymore. And from now on, we’re done."

His tone was full of stern seriousness, and Seraphina Sutton seethed with jealousy and anger.

’That bitch Wren, what kind of tricks did she use to make Kaden so unwilling to get a divorce!’

Nathaniel Quinn looked flustered. He hadn’t taken the previous warnings seriously, thinking Kaden Xavier was just trying to save face and didn’t want him badmouthing Wren Wynter. Now, it seemed that wasn’t the case.

"Cole..."

"Nathaniel, don’t say any more. It was me. I was too willful and did something unforgivable," Seraphina said, cutting in. "I understand. Kaden, don’t worry, I’ll move out tomorrow. I won’t trouble you anymore."

Seraphina Sutton wiped her tears, backing away with a bitter smile.

Kaden Xavier was silent for a long moment before finally letting out a sigh.

"I’m not trying to kick you out. You can keep living at Azure Dragon Bay. Your food, clothes, and expenses will all be taken care of as usual. If you need anything, just tell Auntie May directly or send me a message. I’ll have someone bring it over."

"So you don’t want to see me?"

Seraphina Sutton put on a heartbroken expression, clutching her chest. Her pitiful appearance was designed to evoke sympathy.

"No, you’ve misunderstood."

Kaden Xavier rubbed the bridge of his nose, a headache setting in. A look of impatience flashed across his face.

Seraphina Sutton stopped her crying. She knew that if she kept pushing, Kaden Xavier might really refuse to see her anymore. Everything needed to be done step by step.

"Alright then. I’ll head back first. When you have time, you and Nathaniel should come over. I’ll cook for you myself."

"Mm."

Seraphina Sutton forced an awkward smile and left the office, looking back every few steps.

Nathaniel Quinn looked like he wanted to say something but held back. Seeing Seraphina Sutton leave, he didn’t linger and hurried after her.

DING—

Just then, Kaden Xavier’s phone suddenly rang.

He took a deep breath and answered the call, his tone a bit sharp.

"Hello."

"Bro! I’m back! Are you happy? Are you surprised?!"

The voice on the other end was full of life, and the deep furrow in Kaden Xavier’s brow gradually smoothed out.

"Mm, okay. I’ll go pick you up now."

—

Wren Wynter dragged her exhausted body back to View Gardens.

When Butler Chandler saw Wren Wynter return, he immediately handed her a glass of water.

"Miss, you’re back."

Wren Wynter nodded. Just as she sat down, her phone vibrated.

She took out her phone while sipping her water and saw a text message from Kaden Xavier.

[Lana is back. Come to the old family estate for dinner immediately.]

Lana, full name Lana Xavier, was Kaden Xavier’s paternal cousin.

This cousin of hers was not an easy person to get along with. Ever since Wren had married into the Xavier Family, Lana had looked down on her.

Even after she married Kaden Xavier, Lana always felt that Wren was just after the Xavier Family’s money.

Wren Wynter did not have a good impression of her.

In the past, to be a good Mrs. Xavier, she had tried her utmost to please Kaden Xavier’s relatives, including Lana Xavier, and had suffered no small amount of grief from her.

[Not going.]

Wren Wynter replied simply, not expecting Kaden Xavier’s call the very next second.

"Hello."

"I’m having the driver pick you up."

"Didn’t I say I’m not going? I’m tired. I’m going to sleep."

"If you don’t want Grandma to be unhappy because of you, you’d better come. Otherwise, it’ll be hard for me to explain."

Wren Wynter fell silent.

In the end, she agreed for Old Madam Xavier’s sake.

When she arrived at the old family estate by car and pushed open the door, she saw Helen Sawyer and Lana Xavier sitting on the sofa, laughing and chatting.

The moment they saw Wren Wynter, the smiles vanished from their faces.

’See? I told him I shouldn’t come. Isn’t this just asking for trouble with the guest of honor, Lana Xavier?’

But no matter what, she was still Kaden Xavier’s wife. She couldn’t neglect basic etiquette.

She took the gift she had prepared beforehand and held it out to Lana Xavier.

"Lana, welcome back."

Lana Xavier shot Wren Wynter a disdainful look and acted as if she hadn’t seen a thing, continuing her animated conversation with Helen Sawyer.

Wren Wynter wasn’t going to put up with it. She threw the gift down in front of Lana Xavier and turned to leave.

Lana Xavier never expected Wren Wynter to do such a thing. She shrieked in anger and shot to her feet.

"Wren Wynter! Did you do that on purpose? I just had my makeup done!"

"Oh, how would I know? I thought your hands were broken and you couldn’t accept a gift."

Wren Wynter shrugged, putting on an innocent look.

Helen Sawyer was also taken aback by Wren Wynter’s actions. She used to be so docile. How had she become a completely different person in such a short time?

"You! You! Get over here!"

"Why should I?"

"I’m going to rip your mouth off!"

"Enough!"

Kaden Xavier heard the commotion and came down from the study, his expression darkening.

"Bro! Wren is bullying me! Look, my makeup is ruined, and I just got it done with Auntie today!"

Kaden Xavier shot Lana Xavier a cold glance. She shrank back and obediently shut her mouth.

"Wren is your sister-in-law. She gave you a gift, and you can’t even say a simple ’thank you’?"