Chapter 8 Marital Strife

Hannah had been this way with Jacob for the past twenty years, as though she wanted nothing to do with him apart from her daughters.

Jacob used to be extra patient with her during their first few years of marriage, and he would often coax her. But as time passed, all that remained by then were endless squabbles and cold glances.

Seeing the way her parents interacted with each other, Michaela retracted her gaze.

When did this begin?

It probably started when Dad got busier with work after making more connections. He went from rarely coming home for dinner to not even coming back at all. They seem like they just hate each other now.

Does love always fade away with time?

Michaela subconsciously tightened her grip on the steering wheel to the point that her knuckles turned white. Even so, she didn’t seem to feel any pain.

had bought this piece of land in the year

the Xanders spent the next few years getting the best architects and designers to establish the mansion, indicating how much

up a hill and surrounded by lush greenery, the area had a stunning view and was the perfect place to live in. Michaela had fallen

this time, she had conflicting

into the courtyard, the Lingards spotted Zack’s parents exiting their Lincoln. The couple, who noticed that Michaela’s family had arrived, glanced

“Mr. and Mrs. Xander!”

vehicle, Michaela hopped down and greeted

on earth

calm, Yvonne

to come over at once. It was

did the woman know that what awaited her inside the mansion was something she would have

turned solemn as she heard Yvonne’s words. “We also rushed over after getting a call.

come on! What could ever happen?” Having concealed his wrath the moment he alighted the car, Jacob was smiling

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