Chapter 0132
Truthfully, I can’t be angry with Gerald. He’s worked with Karl’s adoptive family for decades, literally

watched Karl grow up once he was taken in here. He’s steadfastly loyal, and clearly angry with me. But

his anger is founded on mistruths.

The sooner that Karl makes his official announcement, the better. If I’m going to become friends with

him and make trips to visit, then I need to confront him.

And if he doesn’t come clean, then it’s high time that I set the record straight. The whispers, the

suspicious glances, the underlying tension—they have to stop. And they will, even if I have to be the

one to stop them.

I look back at the glass of iced tea, its contents shimmering in the afternoon light. I take a sip, letting

the cold liquid quench my thirst, but not my need for rectification. As I set the glass down, I make up my

mind.

When Karl gets home, we’re going to have to talk. And this time, there’ll be no room for waiting. He

needs to make this announcement today, or I’m leaving. And I won’t be coming back.

the door, I can almost feel

head

as I’m opening my mouth to talk to him, he

notice, Abby, but I’m hosting

on the h ook beside the

of excitement

it’s been so long since I had the chance to prepare a feast for the

chop, saute,

fantastic. What’s

other things,” he replies, but

me the full story. “I’d like you

take me

need to worry about the food.

me.”

his words, as though he’s trying to bridge

play the perfect Alpha’s wife. Those days have

anymore, and we’re not

dresses are still in the wardrobe, or I can take you out shopping

I interrupt, shaking my head. “That won’t

split second. He looks disappointed, thoroughly sol. But I won’t

to throw a tantrum, or at the very least to make a complaint.

composure without a hint

I can hear the hint of disappointment

Abby. I can have

again, my voice firm. “I want to cook. Just get me

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