She looked back straight at Zackary. 

“Zackary, you misunderstood Lillianna. Don’t hit her. You two sit down and have a good talk. If you continue like this, you will regret it.” 

“Regret? I should have beaten her up earlier. I should have slapped her when I saw the pregnancy result.” 

“Kiersten, do you think you can protect her? You always tell me to be nice to her. Why don’t you teach her to behave herself? Today I’ll teach you two a good lesson.” 

Zackary raised the whip and whipped us a few times. 

My mom was afraid that I would get hurt. 

She went forward to hold me in her arms. 

She took those lashes for me. 

As I heard her miserable screams, my whole heart was in great pain. 

To protect my mom, I gave up my dignity. 

I desperately begged Zackary. 

“Don’t hit my mom, Zackary, please. 

“I didn’t get involved with another man. 

“Please, for the sake of us being married for so many years, don’t hit us.” 

My mom couldn’t take it. 

Seeing my pleading like this, Zackary didn’t stop. 

He scolded, “How could you mention that we have been married all these years? Am I not good to you? You can’t get pregnant, but I have never given you any pressure. My mom asked me to divorce you, but I refused. How do you treat me?” 

He whipped again.