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 fists were clenched

never lost his temper when Abellyn played poker every day

of Tommy, or cooking

Tommy’s birthday that day. Ryder

he had already invited Emmanuel

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

was already past six, and Abellyn had

What will Manny and Ms. Quillen eat

are you clenching your fists, huh? To hit me? Go on! Do it then!”

continued provoking him, even though

with anger. This coward wouldn’t dare to touch me. I’ll

today. That way, he wouldn’t dare to lash out

the future.

his wife, but

pushing

a knock sounded on the door

are you guys at home? Mackenzie and

outside was a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a bright smile.

first time

before hissing at

you later!”

makes you think you can

her eyes gleaming with

she sat on the couch in the

with her legs crossed.

sorry about this. Abellyn and I have just

you’ll

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

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