Rising from the Ashes (Andrew) novel Chapter 2197

Andrew eventually mentioned it was time for them to leave.

Patrick and Sofia both tried to persuade him to stay a few more days, since they wanted to get to know their impressive future son-in-law better.

However, Chantelle stepped in thoughtfully and said, "Dad, Mom, Andrew has important matters to handle. Don't make it harder for him. We'll come back when we have more time."

Though disappointed, Patrick and Sofia could only nod in understanding.

…

Meanwhile, over at the Langley residence, not a single person dared to sleep that night.

Margaret writhed in constant pain, moaning nonstop because she could not lie down without feeling like her entire body was being torn apart. Yet when doctors were called to examine her, they found no visible injuries at all.

Benjamin rushed home from the hospital and nearly fainted when he saw Jim's battered state. "Uncle Jim, what happened? That Andrew guy… I-Is he really that strong?"

Jim, still nursing his wounds, slapped him across the face in rage. "You useless idiot, you spoiled brat! Since Andrew is so powerful, why the hell didn't you warn the family earlier? Because of you, Mom is like this, and I'm like this! If anything happens to Mom, I'll make sure you go down with her!"

Benjamin almost wet himself. When he finally learned what had happened, he could hardly believe it.

Andrew had stormed through the Langley residence with Natasha at his side, flattening everyone. He had even stomped Margaret into the ground until she spat blood.

Jim fell silent, weighing his options carefully. Finally, he walked to Margaret's bedside.

"Mom," he said slowly, "do you want us to notify the Knowles family? With your status, they'll definitely lend a hand. The fact that your family lost face isn't the real issue, but for you, at your age, to be disrespected like this, and Natasha bringing a man here to humiliate us… It's unbearable. This is a fatal insult to the Langley family."

Jim's hatred for Andrew burned hot, but he was helpless to do anything on his own. The only way was to push Margaret to reach out, since only her influence might move the Knowles family to act.

Margaret groaned in bed, her body wracked with pain, her mind clouded. Andrew's hidden strike had left her suffering in ways no doctor could diagnose, tearing her apart from the inside.

There was not much time left for her now.