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

when Abellyn played poker

taking care of Tommy, or

it was Tommy’s birthday that day. Ryder

he had already invited Emmanuel and his

By

was already past six, and Abellyn had not even

and Ms.

clenching your fists, huh? To

even though his

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

he wouldn’t dare to lash out at

the future.

of hitting his wife, but her stubborn refusal to

was pushing his

a knock sounded on the door

Abellyn, are you guys at home? Mackenzie

cheerful Emmanuel who wore a bright smile. After

was Mackenzie’s first time visiting his

quickly before hissing at Abellyn, “I’ll

you later!”

What makes you

her arms, her eyes gleaming with disdain. She

she

with her legs crossed.

so sorry about this. Abellyn and

afraid you’ll have to wait for a little

he did not want to expose his family’s

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