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?

his mention of the past.

of anger, she exclaimed, “What, am I only

okay!”

sting from her hurtful words and responded, “Why are you

mornings?”

didn’t show up!”

“It’s one thing not to

least reply to my

even have the

remain patient as he explained,

I

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

Mikayla scoffed silently.

seemed quite fond of the Whites. Not only did he join Kylie on her birthday, but he also sent

are you telling me this? I’m not

why the sudden change in your attitude? I’ve said it before, if

out, “It’s definitely not as weird as finding you taking a shower at another women’s house in

was the second time she brought up the shower issue.. He asked, “When did I ever shower at someone else’s place?”

whipped out her phone and showed him the

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