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!”

his

never lost his temper when Abellyn played poker every day instead

care of Tommy, or

day. Ryder could only

already invited Emmanuel and his

birthday at six. By seven o’clock,

and Abellyn had not even prepared

and Ms. Quillen eat

are you clenching your fists, huh? To hit me? Go

even though his face

wouldn’t dare

wouldn’t

the future.

of hitting his wife, but her stubborn refusal

was pushing his

a knock sounded on the door right

at home?

who wore a bright smile.

first time visiting his

responded quickly before hissing at

you later!”

makes you think you can

her eyes gleaming with

of going to the kitchen, she sat on the couch in

with her legs crossed.

sorry about this. Abellyn and I have

since we just got home. I’m afraid you’ll

rarely lied, but he did not want to expose his family’s discord.

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