Chapter 822 Will Not Acknowledge
After eating, Tiffany guarded Amelia on the right side, completely separating Gary from Amelia. “Gary, thank you for taking me out today. I feel much better now. I’ll definitely buy you a meal when I have the chance next time. We’ll be going now. See you,” said Tiffany politely yet indifferently.
Gary nodded. His gaze deepened as he watched them get in the car and drive off. In the car, Amelia looked at Tiffany, who became silent again and asked, “Tiff, why did you treat Gary like that just now?”
Tiffany turned her head. “I don’t want Oscar to kill me.” Amelia was puzzled by her answer. “Can’t you see that Gary is interested in you?”
Amelia was amused. “Tiff, you think too much. I’m married, and I have a son. No other men would be interested in me.”
“Amelia, please don’t forget that you attract men easily. Out of the ten men that you meet, nine of them will fall in love with you. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have so much emotional debt.”
Amelia was rendered speechless. “You’d better stay away from him in the future. After all, there’s no harm in keeping a distance.” Amelia remained silent for a moment and nodded.
When they got home, they were surprised to see Terrence and Derrick. Amelia held Tiffany’s hand and walked over with her. “Old Mr. Hisson, when did you get here? You should’ve given us a call,” said Amelia politely.
“I just arrived. I’m here to see my granddaughter-in-law. There’s finally someone to open the door for me this time.” Terrence glanced at Tiffany.
Tiffany looked at him and uttered, “Granddad.”
Terrence smiled. “I’m happy to hear you calling me ‘granddad’ again! I thought you wouldn’t talk to me anymore after having the conflict with Derrick.”
“I wouldn’t dare.”
“Let’s sit down and have a talk.”
Amelia and Tiffany sat on the couch where Oscar was sitting.
Oscar stroked Amelia’s hair and asked gently, “Did you have fun?”
“Kind of. The trip was mainly to cheer Tiff up. Have you eaten?”
“Yes.”
The two chatted as if there was no one around. Meanwhile, Derrick had been looking at Tiffany the whole time.
Terrence coughed a little to attract everyone’s attention.
“Tiff, you told me that you’ll give me an explanation. Go ahead and say it. I can take it,” said Terrence.
Tiffany looked at him and said bluntly, “Granddad, I’m going to get a divorce.”
“Is there nothing we can do to change your mind?”
“I’m sorry, Granddad. Derrick and I are just not meant for each other. Ms. Halliwell is more suitable for him.”
Terrence looked at Derrick, who was sitting there like a blockhead. “Derrick, don’t you want to say something?” huffed Terrence.
Derrick looked at Tiffany sadly and muttered, “I’m sorry, Tiff. I don’t want to make excuses for the mistake that I made. But what you saw at the office that day was really a misunderstanding. I brought a video. If you still have some faith in me, please watch the video. And if you still insist on getting a divorce after watching it, then I have nothing else to say.”
Tiffany stared at the flash drive in his hand with mixed emotions.
She struggled in her heart for a moment but took over the flash drive in the end.
Derrick heaved a sigh of relief, thinking that if she was willing to watch the video, there was a high chance that she would forgive him.
“Tiff, thank you for your willingness to watch it. We don’t want to disturb you anymore. You have a good rest. I’ll wait for your answer after you watch the video,” said Derrick in a deep voice.
Tiffany nodded in response.
After Derrick left, Tiffany said, “Babe, I’m going up.”
“Go ahead.”
Tiffany went upstairs and locked herself in the room.
Oscar put his arm around Amelia’s waist and reassured her, “Don’t worry. She’ll be fine.”
Amelia nodded. “I know. I just didn’t expect them to come to such an ending.”
“Derrick was the one who asked for it. I would never do anything that would hurt my wife’s feelings,” Oscar said with confidence. However, little did he know that Amelia would be hurt so badly by his indifference in the near future.
The night passed peacefully.
The next day, Tiffany wanted to take a trip to the Hisson residence. She asked Amelia to invite the lawyer, Alex Feltham, to go with her.
Amelia asked, “Tiff, have you made up your mind?”
Tiffany nodded. The despair in her eyes faded. Instead, they were filled with determination now.
“Our marriage has to come to an end. I didn’t watch the video in the flash drive last night. No matter what’s in it, it’s still an undeniable fact that he slept with Crystal,” said Tiffany.
Amelia patted her shoulder. “We’ll support you for whatever decision you make. Oscar and I will go with you with the lawyers.”
Oscar invited all his best lawyers in divorce lawsuits. A group of nearly ten people arrived at the Hisson residence.
Looking at such a scene, Kate was a little unhappy. She glanced at Tiffany, then looked at Oscar and said, “Oscar, what is this all about?”
“These are the best divorce lawyers in my company. Since my god-sister is going to get a divorce, I must ensure that her interests are well protected,” replied Oscar.
Hearing the word “divorce,” Kate instantly became happy.
“Tiffany, are you here today to talk about the divorce?” Although she was unhappy that Oscar brought along so many lawyers, nothing could bother her at this moment as long as the divorce could come true.
“It is as you wish, Mrs. Hisson. I’ll no longer be your daughter-in-law,” said Tiffany lightly.
Kate smirked and politely let them sit down.
Terrence and Derrick came down from upstairs and were a little shocked to see so many people at their house.
“Dad, Tiffany is here to talk about the divorce. These are her lawyers. It seems like she’s not interested in being your granddaughter-in-law anymore,” Kate added fuel to the fire while holding Terrence.
Terrence’s face immediately darkened.
He sat down and said, “Oscar, why did you bring so many divorce lawyers for Tiff?”
“Please don’t get me wrong, Old Mr. Hisson. We’re just here to support Tiff. If the Hisson family intends to pressure her, we will help to protect her rights.” Oscar crossed his feet and leaned on the couch lazily with his arm around Amelia.
He then glanced at one of the lawyers. The latter immediately understood the signal and walked toward Terrence. “Old Mr. Hisson, this is my business card. My name is Alex Feltham. I’m a lawyer specializing in divorce lawsuits, and I’ll represent Ms. Winters in her divorce negotiation.”
Terrence ignored the business card that Alex handed over. “Mr. Feltham, this is a misunderstanding. My grandson and granddaughter-in-law are not going to divorce. Please have a seat, and I’ll talk to Tiff.”
Alex turned to look at Oscar, and Oscar nodded in response.
He politely returned to his seat.
Terrence said, “Tiff, I thought you’d forgiven Derrick when you took over the flash drive yesterday. Can you tell me what’s going on?”
“I’m sorry, Granddad. I thought about it all night, and I don’t think I can get back together with Derrick. I’m just an ordinary author with no outstanding background. I don’t think I meet the requirements of your family,” said Tiffany.
Terrence laughed in exasperation.
“Even if I beg you, are you still not going to change your mind?”
“I’m sorry.”
Derrick clenched his fists so tightly that his veins started popping up, and his nails turned pale.
He stood up and walked toward Tiffany.
Seeing that, Oscar immediately got up too and reached out to stop Derrick.
Derrick stared at Oscar with bloodshot eyes and uttered in a low voice, “Mr. Clinton, you’re a man too. You should understand my feelings. I just want to have a few words with Tiff. If she insists on getting a divorce after this, I won’t stop her anymore.”
Hearing that, Oscar stepped aside.
Derrick held Tiffany’s hand and walked out of the mansion. He led her to a quiet area to have a private talk.
“Tiff, do you really want a divorce?”
“Yes.”
“Do you not love me anymore?”
Tiffany remained silent.
“Do you think I’m dirty because I slept with Crystal?”
Tiffany was silent still.
“So you do think so.” The sadness in Derrick’s eyes became more apparent. “You just can’t let go of this matter, can you? No matter how regretful I am, I can’t undo something I did. I can only do my best to make up for it. I can promise you that I won’t look at other women in the future, not even a glimpse. Even if I did so, would you still be unable to forgive me?”
Tiffany looked at the green bushes not far away, avoiding his gaze. “Derrick, please don’t do this. I hope that we can separate peacefully. One day, you’ll find someone who can tolerate your affair with another woman.”
Derrick smiled bitterly.
He became a bad guy in Tiffany’s heart for a mistake that he made unintentionally.
It became a stain in his life that could never be washed off.
“You can’t forgive me, huh?”
“Derrick, don’t force me.”
Derrick grabbed his hair and shouted uncontrollably, “Am I forcing you right now? I don’t even know how the h*ll I slept with Crystal! I’ve begged you so many times, and you still insist on getting a divorce for an affair that I didn’t even know how it happened! Didn’t you say that you love me? Is it really impossible for you to forgive me, just this once? Why are you so f*cking cruel? I’m willing to divorce if I did have an affair, but I was set up! Is it impossible for you to get over this?”
Derrick was so sad and angry to the extent that he even uttered swear words out of control. He could no longer care about his manners.
Tiffany stared at him alarmingly.
Derrick squatted down with his head in his arms like a confused teenager.
“Tiff, I only made one single mistake. Why can’t you forgive me? I really don’t know what to do. All I think about these days is the sweet memories between the two of us. My mind is full of you. Can you just forgive me for this one time? Please, I beg you.”
Tiffany looked at the hysterical Derrick, and tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrollably.
Her resolve fell apart from Derrick’s sadness.
She sat on the grass in a daze and said blankly, “I don’t know, Derrick. I really don’t know. It hurts so much. Every day, I dream about the intimate scene between you and Crystal. It tortures me. Whenever I see you, it reminds me that you cheated. I have an aunt who stabbed her husband because he cheated on her. Although his life was saved, my aunt insisted on getting a divorce. She even turned herself in and went to jail. I’m afraid that the same thing will happen to me, and I will hurt you. That’s why I chose to divorce.”
Derrick hugged her tightly in his arms. He did not know that she had been thinking so much.
“No, you won’t. You’re a kind person. I believe you’ll never hurt me.” Derrick kissed her hair and begged, “Can we not divorce? I can’t live without you. If this matter is bothering you, I can give you time. I can wait until the day you truly accept me.”
Tiffany just buried her head in his chest.
“Tiff, can we start over?” said Derrick with his head lowered.
After a long moment, Tiffany nodded.
Derrick was surprised by her response. He picked up Tiffany and twirled on the same spot a few times. “Tiff, is this real? Do you mean it? Please tell me that I’m not dreaming!”
Tiffany chuckled.
The two exchanged heartfelt whispers for a long moment before they returned to the living room, holding hands.
As soon as they stepped inside the living room, Kate’s voice sounded. “Derrick, Crystal is pregnant! You’re going to be a father.”
Derrick instantly froze on the spot. The smile on Tiffany’s face gradually disappeared too. She wanted to pull back the hand that Derrick held.
Kate walked up to Derrick and said excitedly, “Derrick, Crystal is here. She also brought a pregnancy report. The doctor said she’s been pregnant for about a month now.”
Derrick’s mind was a complete mess. The happiness that he had just regained was ruined by his mother’s words.
He glared at Kate and gritted his teeth. “Mom, do you hate me so much? I just persuaded Tiff to get back together with me. Why do you have to destroy it? Am I really your son?”
Kate was startled by his reaction and instinctively took a few steps back.
“Derrick, you and Tiffany are getting a divorce. Now that Crystal is pregnant, the two of you can get married. Isn’t that great?” said Kate.
Derrick’s eyes became redder, and his fists were clenched. At this moment, he really hated his mother, a mother who did not care about her son’s feelings at all.
“Mom, please don’t make me hate you.”
Hearing that, Kate shuddered.
Tiffany withdrew her hand and walked back to Amelia’s side in silence.
Amelia took a glance at her and asked concernedly, “Tiff, are you okay?”
Tiffany asked, “Is she really pregnant?”
“Oscar and I have looked at her pregnancy report. It’s true that she’s been pregnant for about a month. Counting the days, I think the baby is Derrick’s,” replied Amelia. She could not bear to see Tiffany’s disappointed look, but she had to tell her the truth.
Tiffany nodded.
“I thought of giving him another chance to start over. But now it looks like Derrick and I are really not meant for each other,” she murmured absently.
“Tiff.”
Tiffany shook her head and informed softly, “I’m fine. It’s good to finally face the reality.”
At this moment, Crystal spoke. “Derrick, this is my pregnancy report. The doctor says I am about one month pregnant, and the embryo is very healthy. We will be parents in eight to nine months.”
Derrick glared at her with a murderous look.
Tiffany listened to her, expressionless.
Amelia chimed in, “Ms. Halliwell, don’t you forget that Derrick has a wife. If they don’t divorce, your child is still an illegitimate child. I don’t think the Halliwell family can bear such humiliation.”
Crystal’s expression changed, and she looked at Kate, seeking for help.
Kate said, “Amelia, there’s no need for you to worry about that. We will not let the child of the Hisson family be illegitimate. After Derrick and Tiffany divorce, we will hold a grand wedding for Crystal and Derrick.”
Amelia smiled, but her eyes looked cold.
“Old Mr. Hisson, is this true? I thought Tiff was your only granddaughter-in-law, but it seems that I misunderstood.” Amelia sounded gentle, but she was, in fact, pressuring Terrence. “Oscar, I know you’re a protective man. If Tiff gets a divorce, can you get the lawyers to fight for her best interests? I remember Derrick and Tiff signed a prenuptial agreement before, saying that if Derrick cheats on her, he has to transfer all of his assets to Tiff, including his publishing company that’s growing so well. Mr. Feltham, do you think you’ll be able to get these?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure that she gets what she deserves,” assured Oscar.
Alex also stood up and added, “Rest assured, Mrs. Clinton. As long as there is such an agreement, it is definitely legally binding.”
Amelia nodded.
Terrence coughed a little and said, “Don’t worry, Amelia. Tiffany is my only granddaughter-in-law. As for Crystal, if she wants to give birth to that baby, we will take the baby and let Tiff be the mother of the baby.”
Amelia chuckled.
“Old Mr. Hisson, do you really want Tiff to be the mother of Ms. Halliwell’s baby? Have you asked for Ms. Halliwell’s opinion?”
Before Terrence could say something, Crystal interjected, “Mr. Terrence, this is my baby. I’m not going to give my baby to anyone. If you don’t want to recognize this baby, I can raise it myself.”
Terrence tightly held the cane in his hand.
How can I let the child of our family be raised by another family? But if Tiffany and Derrick are getting divorced, I’m afraid this will provoke retaliation from the Clinton family. I believe with Oscar’s wisdom, it is impossible for him to do irrational things for his god-sister. But if Amelia requests for it, then…
Terrence was a smart old man. By comparing the Clinton family and the Halliwell family, it was no doubt that he favored the Clinton family.
“Crystal, this pregnancy is an accident. We will arrange the best hospital for you to do the abortion. You’re still young. I promise you that we will not let this spread out.” Terence looked at Crystal lovingly, but what he said was extremely cruel.
Crystal bit her lips and fell silent.
Kate chimed in, “Dad, this baby is Derrick’s. How can he be a coward and just run away like this? We have to recognize this child. Otherwise, we’ll be unable to explain it to the Halliwell family.”
Terrence knocked on the ground with his cane.
“I will personally go to the Halliwell family to apologize. As for the baby, we will not want it. I only have one granddaughter-in-law, and that is Tiffany. Other than the child she gives birth to, I will not acknowledge anyone else. Anyone that is not recognized by me will not inherit anything from the Hisson family,” he said loudly and clearly, indirectly giving Tiffany a sense of security.
