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!”

was seething, and his fists were clenched tightly.

temper when Abellyn played poker every day instead

taking care of Tommy, or

Ryder could only

he had already invited Emmanuel and

at six. By seven o’clock, the couple would

past six, and Abellyn

will Manny and Ms. Quillen eat later?

huh? To hit

continued provoking him, even though

dare to touch me. I’ll

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

the future.

his wife, but her stubborn

was pushing his limits.

knock sounded on the door right

are you guys at home? Mackenzie and I

who

Mackenzie’s first time visiting his relatives.

Ryder responded quickly before hissing

you later!”

me? What makes you think you can

eyes gleaming with

instead of going to the kitchen, she sat on the couch in the living room

legs crossed.

so sorry about this. Abellyn and I have just

you’ll have to wait for a little

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

and

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