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 fists were clenched tightly.

when Abellyn played poker every day instead

taking care of Tommy,

day. Ryder could

already invited Emmanuel and his wife for dinner to

six. By seven

was already past six, and Abellyn had

What will Manny and Ms.

fists, huh? To hit me? Go on!

though his face was already

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

wouldn’t dare to lash out at

the future.

hitting his wife, but

pushing his limits.

sounded on the door right then.

at home? Mackenzie

outside was a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a bright

Mackenzie’s first time visiting his relatives.

Ryder responded quickly before hissing at Abellyn, “I’ll

you later!”

makes you think

arms, her eyes gleaming with

to the kitchen, she sat on the couch in the

legs crossed.

sorry about this. Abellyn and I have

home. I’m afraid you’ll have to

lied, but he did not want to expose his family’s

up his wife’s flaw. Manny and his wife will

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