Chapter 142

“What’s wrong? Is there an earthquake? Is there a fire? What are you shouting

for?”

Abellyn took her sweet time exiting the room, completely unfazed by Ryder’s

bellows.

In truth, she had been awake for quite some time and had been watching

some video clips on the bed. She had enjoyed herself so much that she did

not realize it was already six o’clock.

Ryder pointed at her and bombarded her with questions. “You useless

woman! Didn’t I tell you to stay home so you could cook? Where’s the food?

Why is the kitchen so quiet?”

“You told me to stay home, and I did. Besides, I never agreed to cook. Why are

you so mad? It’s not too late to cook, anyway.”

Abellyn had no fear of Ryder, nor did she think the man would dare to hit her.

It’ll be better if he does. That’s domestic abuse. I’ll have a legal reason to

leave him, then.

“Y–You!”

his

when Abellyn played poker every day

taking care of Tommy, or cooking

it was Tommy’s birthday that day. Ryder could only get off work

already invited Emmanuel and his wife

Tommy’s birthday at six. By seven o’clock, the couple would

now, it was already past six, and Abellyn had not even prepared

What will Manny and

To hit me? Go

provoking him, even though his face

with anger. This coward wouldn’t dare to touch

he wouldn’t dare to lash out at

the future.

thought of hitting his wife,

was pushing his

a knock sounded on the door right

are you guys at home? Mackenzie and I

Emmanuel who wore a

first time visiting

hissing at Abellyn,

you later!”

you think you can do

her arms, her eyes gleaming with disdain.

kitchen, she sat on

with her legs crossed.

this. Abellyn and I

home. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for a little while.”

want to expose his family’s discord. Thus,

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