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!”

was seething, and his

lost his temper when Abellyn played poker every

of Tommy, or cooking

it was Tommy’s birthday that day. Ryder could only

invited Emmanuel and his wife

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

already past six, and Abellyn had not

will Manny and Ms. Quillen eat

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

continued provoking him, even though his face was already

dare to touch me.

today. That way, he wouldn’t dare

the future.

wife, but

pushing

a knock sounded on

at home? Mackenzie

was a cheerful Emmanuel who wore

was Mackenzie’s first time

hissing at Abellyn,

you later!”

What makes you think

eyes

kitchen, she sat

with her legs crossed.

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

I’m afraid you’ll have to

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

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