I Was His Substitute Bride Chapter 22
In the past, every time she put on this act, Spencer would blame me for overthinking. He’d say I thought I was so great just because I was a lawyer. No human warmth.
This time, he seemed to have woken up. Glared at Blair. “What are you doing? In court, when you were supposed to apologize, you wouldn’t. What’s the point of apologizing now? This was my fault. What do you mean pushing the blame onto Victoria?”
Mr. Prescott slammed his hand on the table. Roared, “Spencer, I’ve spoiled you rotten. What did Blair say that was wrong? This Victoria, demanding divorce, is just a ploy to get your attention. And you fell for it. How did I raise such a stupid son.”
Mrs. Prescott frowned. “Darling, don’t be absurd. Spencer isn’t stupid. This Victoria is just too cunning. I told you not to get involved with a lawyer. A lawyer’s tongue can twist black into white. How can you blame Spencer for being fooled by her? He’s just a child.”
She walked over and took Spencer’s hand. Said gently, “Spencer, listen to your mother. Whatever Victoria said, whatever moral blackmail, don’t take it to heart. Don’t you remember? When you were little, you swore you’d marry no one but your Blair-sister. When she went to Europe to study, you cried at home for a whole month. I’ve already spoken to the Vanderbilts. As soon as you divorce her, we’ll hold the wedding for you and Blair right away—”
Spencer yanked his hand back violently. All color drained from his face. “Mom, what are you saying? When did I ever say I wanted to marry Blair? Don’t make Victoria misunderstand me, okay? I’m telling you, the only woman I will ever love in this life is Victoria.”
Mr. Prescott laughed coldly. “What do you love about her? Family background, looks, upbringing, ability—where does she even compare to Blair? When you married her, I thought you were just playing with a stand-in for Blair. But we’ve brought the real thing back for you, and you still won’t divorce. What’s the meaning of this?”
I quietly looked at Spencer.
Then said, flatly, “Mr. and Mrs. Prescott, I agree to the divorce.”
