Love At The Wrong Table

Chapter 142

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“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!”

seething, and his fists were clenched

never lost his temper when Abellyn played poker every

of Tommy, or cooking

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

invited

six. By seven o’clock, the couple would

was already past six, and Abellyn had not

will Manny and Ms. Quillen

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

provoking him, even though

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

submits today. That way, he wouldn’t

the future.

his wife, but

was pushing

a knock sounded on the

you guys at home? Mackenzie and I

a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a bright smile.

was Mackenzie’s first time visiting

before hissing at Abellyn, “I’ll deal

you later!”

Deal with me? What makes you think you can do that?”

arms, her eyes gleaming with disdain. She was

she

with her legs crossed.

sorry about this.

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

he did not want to expose his