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!”

was seething, and his fists were

never lost his temper when Abellyn played poker

care of Tommy,

day. Ryder could

already invited Emmanuel

six. By seven o’clock, the couple would

already past six, and Abellyn had not even prepared a

will Manny and Ms. Quillen

your fists, huh? To hit me? Go on! Do

though

dare to touch me. I’ll

submits today. That way, he wouldn’t dare

the future.

thought of hitting his wife, but her stubborn refusal to

was pushing

a knock sounded on the door right

you guys at home? Mackenzie and I are

was a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a bright smile.

first time visiting

quickly before hissing at Abellyn, “I’ll deal

you later!”

makes you think you can do that?”

crossed her arms, her eyes gleaming

the kitchen, she sat on the couch in the

with her legs crossed.

I’m so sorry about this. Abellyn and

I’m afraid you’ll

did not want to expose his family’s discord. Thus,

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