Chapter 160: Chapter 160

Charles Sharp has been ignoring her for many days now, and they barely meet; she really feels suffocated by this marriage, it’s nothing like she imagined.

After leaving here dejectedly, she went home, packed up, and returned to her parents’ house.

Although she never wanted her parents to know about these things, she couldn’t bear it any longer.

So when she saw her mother, she poured out her grievances, finally saying in a choked voice, "That Lucy Eaton is really too much, Mom, you need to stand up for your daughter."

Upon hearing her words, the First Lady said, "I would like to stand up for you, but you have no evidence. How can I? What you say is just hearsay and your speculation; it can’t be used against her."

"Ever since getting married, Charles Sharp has never been with me; he completely treats me as a decoration."

"That’s really unacceptable," the First Lady snorted, "I’ll have your father call him to remind him."

Sophie Bennett nodded, "Okay."

"Before you have any evidence, don’t rashly look for Lucy Eaton. If it’s really nothing, won’t you become a laughingstock?" the First Lady advised, "You should know you’re the legitimate Mrs. Sharp, your marriage with Charles was arranged, you need to firmly hold onto his heart, that’s the most important thing."

"I rarely see him, how can I capture his heart?" Sophie Bennett was utterly discouraged, "He really seems to hate me, doesn’t even want to look at me one more time."

"Then find a way to change the image he has of you in his heart, this can’t be rushed, take it slow."

"How’s my second brother’s treatment abroad going?"

"No hope," the First Lady took a sip of tea, "it’s been so many years, if his eyes could have been treated, they would have been by now, why would it drag on until now? Your father sent him abroad just to comfort him, to give him hope, hoping he won’t be so pessimistic about life."

"Dad has always been so good to my second brother."

"Who doesn’t know that."

"I’ll go see my second brother."

Sophie Bennett got up and went to Emma Bennett’s place.

When she arrived, she found Emma Bennett holding a phone, sitting there, lost in thought.

Emma Bennett snapped back to reality, "Oh, it’s Sophie."

"Yes, it’s me." Sophie Bennett sat down, "What are you thinking about?"

"Nothing, how come you’re back today?"

"I’ve been wanting to come back for a while now, Ningham is really dull, like I’m someone insignificant."

Emma Bennett asked, "Why would you say that?"

"Charles Sharp doesn’t treat me like a wife, and that Lucy Eaton also bullies me."

"What’s the matter with you?"

Sophie Bennett repeated what she had said to their mother.

"I’ve heard Lucy Eaton’s husband is a corporate executive, their family is not lacking money, that shop doesn’t seem like something Charles Sharp gave her."

"Is that so?" Sophie Bennett was half-convinced, "Even so, she’s still despicable."

"Seems like you really dislike her."

"She’s not likeable, always arrogant, isn’t she just the Prime Minister’s daughter? I’m the President’s daughter too."

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"Until Charles Sharp calls me."

"What if he never calls you?"

"Then I won’t go back."

In fact, Charles Sharp really hadn’t called her all along, until the President couldn’t stand it anymore and called to remind him to go to Northriver to bring Sophie Bennett back; only then did Charles Sharp go.

By this time, Sophie Bennett had already been living at the Presidential Mansion for more than half a month.

"My mom had a minor surgery, I need to go home today to see her," Flora Palmer put the phone in her bag, "I have to leave now."

"When will you be back?" Arthur Bennett asked without looking up from the documents as he sat on the sofa.

Flora Palmer picked up her bag and went out the door, with bodyguard Lewis driving her back to the Palmer Family home.

Her mother had an appendectomy yesterday and is at home recuperating and taking medication today.

When Flora Palmer arrived home, her mother was still on a drip.

Seeing her daughter return, her mother was a bit emotional; she hadn’t seen her daughter for quite a while.

"How’s everything at the Presidential Mansion lately?"

"Mom, everything’s fine, no need to worry."

"What’s going on between Stellan Quinn and Arthur Bennett?"

Flora Palmer spoke honestly, "To tell you the truth, Arthur Bennett goes to sleep with her every now and then, I’ve given up hope on this marriage, don’t hold any expectations."

Her mother sighed, "It’s really unjust for you. If we had known Arthur Bennett would treat you , we wouldn’t have agreed to this marriage for anything."

"What’s the point in saying this now? He thinks I know nothing and continues to put on an act with me, pretending to be a good husband."

"Does he still..." Her mother hesitated to ask, "still touch you?"

In front of her own mother, Flora Palmer felt there was no need to hide, "He wants to, but I find excuses to avoid it. His mother wants me to have a child quickly, and he agrees, but I will not bear a child for him."

"You may avoid him for a while, but can you avoid him forever? Why not have a child for him? For many men, no matter how attractive outside women are, they’re not as secure as those at home. He wants to be president in the future, even if his relationships are messy, for the sake of the bigger picture, he’d still settle down with you."

"Mom..." Flora Palmer looked at her incredulously, "Even now you want me to have a child for him? He might kill me for that woman someday!"

"Mom’s conflicted too, but then I think, with a child, even if that day comes, he might spare you for the child’s sake."

"I’d rather not have such leniency," Flora Palmer pursed her lips, "I’d rather die than have any children with him!"

Her mother looked at her daughter, sighed, "Our Palmer Family might have assets, but historically, power is the most influential, and he’s an heir to a high position. That woman wants to replace you, and you mustn’t give her any chance; I believe having a child will stabilize your position. With a child, plus the rule that the President’s children can’t divorce, it’s not easy for Stellan Quinn to take over."

"For Arthur Bennett, he wouldn’t let divorce tarnish his reputation, but widowhood is different; in the public eye, that’s fate. If he wants me dead, what difference does one or two kids make?" Flora Palmer scoffed, "I won’t have kids for that reason; it would be deeply unfair to them."

"My sister is absolutely right," Frederick Palmer came in, "Arthur Bennett treats my sister this way, and why should she have his children and be completely tied down to the Presidential Mansion."