Back in Time: Unshackling From Love

Mikayla found Jerome’s gaze and question peculiar. Taking a cautious step back, she countered, “Why

would I be upset?”

“Then why didn’t you come home?” Jerome demanded.

What did he mean by not coming home? Did he think that they were some lovey–dovey, inseparable

couple?

Mikayla grumbled in her heart that he should be the one counting the days since he last came home after their wedding. 16

Not wanting to argue with Jerome about this, she rolled her eyes and walked over to the dining table

where the maid had set out breakfast.

As Mikayla poured herself a cup of milk, Jerome casually requested, “Pour me a glass too.”

“Are your hands for nothing?” Mikayla retorted.

Jerome gritted his teeth. “You used to pour me glasses of milk and send me food. Was that all just an act?

with anger at his mention

exclaimed, “What, am I only supposed to keep kissing your ass? I’ve had enough,

okay!”

sting from her hurtful words and responded, “Why are you so ticked off in

mornings?”

if your stupid face didn’t show up!”

back the frustration in his heart, Jerome added, “It’s one thing not

reply to my messages.”

did you text me? Mikayla huffed. She didn’t even have the time to check her

best to remain patient as he explained,

I

take care of me, I thought I should show him some appreciation. That’s why I asked Kylie to bring

Mikayla scoffed silently.

only did he join Kylie

she remarked, “Why are you telling me this? I’m

displeasure, “So why the sudden change in your attitude? I’ve said it before, if you‘

finding you taking a shower at

was the second time she brought up the

persistent denial, Mikayla whipped out her phone and showed him the