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

when Abellyn played poker every day

care of Tommy,

it was Tommy’s birthday that day. Ryder

invited Emmanuel and his

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

was already past six, and Abellyn had not even

What will Manny and

fists, huh? To hit me? Go on! Do it then!”

him, even though his face was

dare to touch me.

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

the future.

his wife,

pushing

a knock sounded on the door right

Abellyn, are you guys at home? Mackenzie and I are

cheerful Emmanuel who wore

was Mackenzie’s first time visiting his

before hissing at Abellyn, “I’ll

you later!”

you

her eyes gleaming

kitchen, she sat on the couch

with her legs crossed.

I’m so sorry about this. Abellyn and I have just

I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for

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

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