Falling For My Ex's Uncle - Chapter 290: Chapter 290

Edna trembled with rage, her lips quivering too much to speak. All she could do was glare at me with pure resentment.
I could act like I don't know anything and just go on with my life.
After all, that was the history between Alex and the Herrera family. But whenever I pictured Alex being summoned home for a scolding or even a beating after I upset Lena, a profound hollowness filled me.
Maybe because I'd experienced this myself, I couldn't stand to see those around me being bullied.
Maybe it was because Alex had risked his life for me, or maybe he was doing this for some other reasons, but I couldn't ignore his suffering.
I underestimated Edna's strength. After all, she was sophisticated.
Moreover, Edna had been staying by Lena's side for so many years and had Lena backing her up.
How could I, someone who had just married into the family, suppress her so easily?
Edna's face twisted into a sneer. She raised her eyelids slowly, fixing me with an impatient look.
"Mrs. Herrera," she said slowly, "this is the Herrera family, not the Brown family. We have rules here. Even in modest families, people show respect. In all my years within the Herrera family, I've never seen anyone dare to speak to their mother-in-law that way."
Edna's words made me smile and nod in agreement. "You're right, Edna. I've never seen a mother-in-law so eager to teach her daughter-in-law the rules. Is this how everyone from the Herrera family learns?
"But why haven't I heard Alex mention it before?"
With a soft sigh and a slight frown, I continued speaking indifferently, "Had I known marrying into this family would be so troublesome, I would have reconsidered."
Edna gave a cold snort, aware that Alex was prepared to abandon the Herrera family for me.
People saw me as a temptress seducing Alex.
Alex showered me with affectionate attention in front of the Herrera family.
I didn't fully understand Alex's deep aversion to arranged marriages until Hector told me about Alex's past.
Given his position in the Herrera family, even if he truly cared for a woman, he would not marry her.
Knowing someone's weakness could put them at risk.
Alex could have left the Herrera family long ago, but he stayed for his mother, Lily.
Despite his independence and capabilities, he chose to remain there.
But did his mother love him?
Didn't she know how difficult it is to live under someone else's roof?
"Mrs. Herrera," Edna said calmly, her voice laced with a hint of mockery, "Mrs. Herrera, do you know your rudeness and bad manners will put Mr. Herrera in a difficult situation?"
When I remained silent, she spoke louder. "You upset Lena, and Mr. Herrera faced his father's anger because of it. He's fine, thankfully. Otherwise..."
Anger clouded my vision. Lena was obviously faking it. And Raphael went too far by punishing Alex directly.
Moreover, Alex's injuries had yet to recover.
It was clear that Raphael was aiding the villain, not protecting Alex.
Given Raphael's abilities, shouldn't he have been able to protect Alex without resorting to violence against Alex?
The thought sent a shiver down my spine.
Raphael did not have the ability to protect Alex.
I suddenly stood up from the sofa, my face filled with shock. I strode over to Edna and glared at her.
My sudden change in expression startled Edna, causing her to take a few quick steps back.
"Raphael hit him?" I fumed and asked, "Where is Raphael? I'm going to find him and get an explanation. What did I do wrong? If the Herrera family won't accept Alex and me, fine! We don't need them, lest someone is going to make things difficult for me.
"I'd like to ask Raphael about the family rules. He failed to even teach his own son properly, yet he felt compelled to lecture his pregnant daughter-in-law? If I'm in the wrong, I'll accept responsibility and have my father apologize to the Herrera family's elders. After all, a child's upbringing is a reflection of their parents."
Edna was stunned when she heard that. She had assumed I was capable of self-control.
Even Alex couldn't protect me, so I knew I would face consequences if I dared to challenge Lena.
To her surprise, I didn't back down and instead became enraged.
I understood that people often bullied those weaker than themselves and feared those who were strong.
Lena believed she held power over Alex because she had me under her control.
Unfortunately, Lena was wrong. I wasn't a pushover for the Herrera family to trampled on.
If someone was trying to trip me up, they would be the only one to fall.
"Mrs. Herrera, what's going on?" A voice came.
Hearing the commotion, Arthur, the butler of Herrera Manor, hurried to my side.
He was in his fifties, and I'd only met him a handful of times. He seemed friendly, but his eyes held a hint of cunning.
I asked, "Where is Raphael? I want to see him."
Arthur looked at me in confusion.
Taking a deep breath, Edna, who was standing nearby, spoke up, "Mrs. Herrera, please be reasonable and don't make a scene here. Lena is still lying in the room."
"Piss off!" I snarled, turning around.
"What a shrew!" Edna frowned and scolded me.
"Who do you think you are to speak to me like that?" I sneered and spat. "Why are you even still here? Do you think staying in the Herrera family for so long makes you better than everyone else? You're just a servant! Don't forget your place."
Edna was completely unafraid. She pointed at me and hissed, "Arthur, get someone to kick her out of the house! Lena fainted from anger today, and now this woman is here causing a scene. If anything happens to Lena, you can forget about living peacefully!"
I sneered, placing a hand on my belly. "I'm carrying the Herrera family's heir," I stated coldly, word by word. "Let's see who dares to lay a finger on me. If this child is harmed, I'll make them pay."
Silence fell in the room. The servant, about to confront and dismiss me, stopped in his tracks.
I scanned the room, my eyes finally settling on Arthur. "Who's in charge here?" I asked. "Edna or Arthur?"