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 were clenched tightly.

never lost his temper when Abellyn played poker

of Tommy, or

was Tommy’s birthday that day. Ryder could only get off

invited Emmanuel and

By seven o’clock,

it was already past six, and Abellyn

Manny and Ms. Quillen

huh? To hit me? Go on! Do it then!”

provoking him, even though his face was already

with anger. This coward wouldn’t dare to

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

the future.

of hitting his wife, but her stubborn refusal to

was pushing his limits.

knock sounded on the door right

home? Mackenzie and I are

was a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a bright smile.

time visiting

hissing at

you later!”

you

her eyes gleaming with disdain. She was annoyed,

the kitchen, she sat on the

her legs

sorry about this. Abellyn and I have

home. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait

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

up his wife’s flaw. Manny and his

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