After Divorce
Chapter 125

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There was a moment when Cyril really wanted to come clean about his relationship with Silvia, but he knew Silvia would never want to be associated with him in any way.

Plus, their past Interactions hadn’t been great. Most people knew he had a wife, knew he was just a figurehead, not respected by others.

Maybe it was possessiveness or guilt, but Cyril didn’t want anyone else to know about it. He hoped that one day, he and Silvia could start anew, leaving all the rumors behind as if they never existed.

“I never thought you were like this. So, how did you mistreat her when I wasn’t looking?”

“Bro, don’t listen to her nonsense. I never mistreated her. You know, I barely even saw her.”

“You sure didn’t see her much. But whenever you did, you found ways to torment her. I just didn’t know about it until now. Do you think I’ll just pretend nothing happened?”

Seeing his sister flustered trying to explain, Cyril realized how wrong he had been all these years.

When they got married, he never thought about divorce. He thought Silvia was enjoying all the perks he brought. But recently, he realized Silvia hadn’t enjoyed any of it; she endured endless torment.

If he were the one suffering, how could he forgive the one who caused it?

So, Silvia hating herself, avoiding him, that was understandable. It was all his fault.

“Remember this, Cyril. I won’t tolerate this again. If it happens once more, even if Mom and Dad come begging on your behalf, I won’t give you any mercy.”

With that, Cyril left, leaving Bonnie behind.

Jonathan saw Cyril leaving and Bonnie standing there, unsure what to do.

He wanted to console Bonnie, but Cyril’s reaction indicated something was wrong.

If he followed Cyril, what about Bonnie?

Leaving Bonnie here would only invite more ridicule. Even if they sealed all information tonight, the upper echelon would still gossip.

Jonathan stood there, torn between options.

Finally, he braved it and led Bonnie away from the garden. She couldn’t stay at the party, it would only add

to the mockery.

After leaving the garden, Silvia was on her way back to the banquet hall when she ran into Bruce.

Bruce had heard about Silvia and Bonnie in the garden and hurried over, worried about his sister. Seeing her unharmed, he sighed in relief.

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His concern faded, replaced by his usual calm demeanor. “Did they trouble you? Your brother’s here.”

Hearing Bruce’s words, Silvia felt a warmth in her heart and smiled.

Whenever she faced trouble, her brothers would stand by her, even if they didn’t say anything. She knew. they’d have her back when needed.

“I’m fine, Bruce. I’m not the same as before. They won’t dare bully me again.”

“It’s about time. But you’re my sister; I can’t stand by doing nothing. Come with me.”

Bruce gently put his arm around Silvia’s shoulder, leading her back into the banquet hall.

As they circled around the hall, they bumped into Cyril coming from the garden.

Cyril, seeing Silvia, felt guilty. “I’m sorry, I didn’t expect this to happen. If I had known…”

“Cyril, spare your apologies. Did you not anticipate such a thing happening? You let those people bully Silvia without any remorse. Only now, after realizing she saved your life, do you feel sorry? Do you it’s too late? Or do you believe your belated defense erases everything?”

Bruce cut Cyril off. Since Silvia had expressed her wish to marry Cyril, their family hadn’t viewed him favorably. Especially considering all the grievances Silvia had endured over the years, most of which. resulted from Cyril’s inaction.

“I didn’t mean to…”

think

Cyril’s expression soured. He wanted to question why Bruce was interrogating him, but he know he had lost that right and status.

He didn’t even have the right to inquire about their relationship anymore.

“Of course, you didn’t mean to. But every time Silvia suffered, you remained indifferent as if nothing happened. You’re no different from those people.”

Bruce referred to the ones who had hurt Silvia in the past. In a way, Cyril and those people were alike.

“I don’t care what happened before. But from now on, I hope these mindless incidents cease. If they happen again, Mr. Streng, I hope you can bear the wrath of the Ivan Group.”

Before, Bruce couldn’t vent his frustration for Silvia, but now he had the chance, and he wouldn’t let it

pass.

After saying this, Cyril remained silent, his gaze fixed on Silvia. He knew his efforts were too late, but he still wanted to make amends.

“Let’s go.”

Silvia didn’t care much for Bruce and Cyril’s words. She felt it was time to move on and didn’t want to waste more time on this matter.

However, Cyril felt Silvia’s lack of a direct response sided with Bruce. He felt that Silvia also agreed with

what Bruce said.

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Thinking about this, Cyril’s heart ached with regret and pain.

Watching Silvia and Bruce leave together, they looked so compatible. Once, he also had the chance to stand beside Silvia, just as compatible.