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

care of Tommy, or cooking

that day. Ryder could only get

thirty, and he had already invited Emmanuel and his wife for dinner

birthday at six. By

it was already past six, and Abellyn

Manny and Ms.

are you clenching your fists, huh? To hit me? Go on! Do it then!”

though his face was

dare to

That way, he wouldn’t dare to lash out at

the future.

never thought of hitting his wife,

was pushing his

on

at home? Mackenzie and I are here!”

outside was a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a

first time

responded quickly before hissing

you later!”

What makes you think you can

eyes gleaming with disdain. She

to the kitchen, she sat on the couch in the living

with her legs crossed.

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

home. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for

but he did not want to

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