# Chapter 332: The Price of Silence
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing today? I hope you're ready for an emotionally charged chapter that will pull at your heartstrings. Today, I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 332 of "My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews" — a chapter where family honor clashes with personal sacrifice, and one woman chooses to bear the lash rather than expose the truth.
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The evening's elegance had shattered into a spectacle of cruelty and judgment. Ellis, that cold-hearted bastard, had been watching Mary from afar when he saw Keira and Lewis rush into the crowd. His sneer said everything — he knew exactly what was happening, and he didn't care.
Keira had rushed over the moment she heard the commotion, her heart pounding with dread. But by the time she pushed through the sea of onlookers, the sharp sound of a slap had already echoed through the venue. She positioned herself in front of Mary, her voice fierce as she confronted Chad, "What gives you the right to hit people?!"
Chad's eyes were blazing with righteous fury. "On the grounds of the Davis family's ancestral teachings! I am her elder brother! If she doesn't respect or love herself, I have every right to teach her a lesson!"
Keira's jaw tightened. "That's domestic abuse!"
But Chad circumvented her, his voice dripping with venom as he turned to Mary. "Mary, come and tell us. Do my hitting you count as domestic violence?!"
Mary's face was already swelling, a red mark forming across her cheek. She kept her head down, hiding behind her hands, saying nothing.
Keira argued passionately, "Getting pregnant before marriage is her right! Chad, you're infringing on her personal freedom!"
Chad pointed at her, his voice rising for all to hear. "Sure, getting pregnant before marriage is her right. But did she ever consider what kind of impact that would have on the women of the Davis family? Didn't you just hear what people are saying? What have the Davis family's women been reduced to in people's imaginations? If I don't discipline her, who would dare marry any woman from the Davis family in the future?!"
And there it was — the cruel truth of the wealthy elite. Face and honor were everything. The five major families managed their boys and girls strictly, but for girls, the rules were even harsher. Christina and Victoria had already poisoned the crowd's minds, painting a vile picture of the Davis women. Chad was right in his twisted logic — if this matter passed without clarity, the reputation of the Davis women would be ruined forever.
Keira's brow furrowed. She was about to speak again when suddenly, Mary pushed her arm away from behind. "Keira, this has nothing to do with you."
Mary stepped out from behind Keira, facing Chad directly. Then she turned to the crowd, her voice trembling but steady. "My personal behavior has nothing to do with the Davis family."
Chad was about to retort, but Mary looked at him again. "Brother, since I've made a mistake, and as a woman of the Davis family, I should accept punishment. Let's go with the family law."
The words hit like a thunderclap. Chad's eyes widened in disbelief. "You..."
Mary pressed on, her voice unwavering. "Let's carry out the punishment right here, so everyone can see how strict the Davis family rules are! Don't let my actions tarnish the Davis family's reputation."
Chad was stunned by her resolve. Even Christina, the venomous snake, couldn't help but exclaim with false shock, "Family rules? My god, I've heard the Davis family's punishment is flogging, and their whips have barbs... Those barbs would peel away a layer of skin... This girl hasn't been chaste. How many lashes will she get?"
Chad hesitated, unable to answer. But Mary answered for him, her voice cold and final. "Five lashes."
Christina gasped dramatically. "Heavens, after five lashes, won't her back be left without good skin? Mary, are you sure about this? You could just say who your boyfriend is, and have Uncle Davis advocate for you and arrange an engagement, couldn't you? Why go to such lengths?"
Chad couldn't bear it. He leaned close to Mary, whispering urgently, "Mary, please tell us! Father and I will take care of you! Who on earth is the father of the child? Just tell us who the child's father is, and we can talk about what to do next. There's no need to resort to flogging!"
He knew the whip was coated with salt water and chili water. The pain was unbearable — he remembered receiving the family discipline as a child for lying, and each lash had felt like his soul was being torn from his body. He couldn't bear to see his sister suffer the same.
But Mary clenched her fists tightly and kept her mouth firmly closed. She couldn't speak. Even if she said it, Ellis would never admit it. Why should she humiliate herself further? She lowered her head, saying nothing.
Chad's frustration boiled over. "Mary, why are you so stubborn! Even if the father of your child is a commoner, the Davis family can accept it! Why won't you speak? Is it true what Christina said — that you don't know who the father of your child is?!"
Mary's silence was deafening.
Chad looked around desperately, his voice rising. "Is that man here? Look, Mary, he hasn't come forward to protect you yet. Is he really worth all this?"
Still, Mary said nothing.
Chad was on the verge of madness. Seeing no end to this dragging issue, he had no choice but to inform the family head — Ken Davis.
Ken rushed over in haste. When he saw Mary's condition, the crowd around them, and the journalists who had been specifically invited to document this humiliation, he knew. They had to provide an explanation today. Otherwise, tomorrow the scandal would be everywhere, shaming the Davis family beyond repair.
He turned to Mary, his voice heavy. "Mary, I'm giving you one last chance. Are you sure you won't talk?"
Mary shook her head, her eyes fixed on the ground.
Ken took a deep breath and then looked around at the crowd. "Isn't there anyone who will come forward to admit it? Nowadays, free love is acceptable. As long as you step forward, the Davis family won't do anything to you... We could even prepare a generous dowry for Mary!"
Silence. No one spoke.
Keira immediately looked toward Ellis, her glare fierce and burning. But he sat there, completely unmoved, looking down at his wine glass as if the whole scene was beneath him. Her anger and anxiety swelled. She shifted her gaze to Lewis, ready to beg him for help.
But Lewis said indifferently, "I won't help with that kind of favor."
Keira's heart sank. Asking Lewis to acknowledge the child was indeed too much. But she couldn't bear to watch Mary suffer like this!
She wanted to rush forward again, but her arm was held by Lewis. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly to Ellis. "For Mary to have done such a thing, it indeed brings shame to the Davis family. Not being disciplined is no way to provide an explanation. Five lashes — considering she is pregnant and can't take medicine, who knows if the wounds can even heal..."
Keira's panic grew. "Then what should we do?"
And then Ken's voice rang out, decisive and final. "Bring me my whip!"
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter was absolutely gut-wrenching. My heart broke for Mary — she's choosing to endure physical torture rather than expose Ellis, the man who got her pregnant and then abandoned her. The irony is sickening: Ellis sits there like a cold statue, not even flinching while the woman carrying his child prepares to be flogged. The social pressure, the family honor, the cruel whispers of the crowd — it's all so painfully realistic. Keira's helplessness is palpable, and Lewis's refusal, while understandable, adds to the tragedy. This chapter masterfully builds tension and makes you desperate for justice.
**Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.9 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
I predict that just as the whip is about to fall, something dramatic will happen. Either Mary will finally break down and name Ellis, or someone else — perhaps Keira — will expose the truth publicly. But given Ellis's cold demeanor, I wouldn't be surprised if he remains silent, forcing us to watch Mary suffer the lashes, which would set the stage for even greater revenge and heartbreak later. The child's fate hangs in the balance, and I fear for Mary's safety.
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