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 the air

practicing in my head what I’ll

opening my mouth to talk

but I’m hosting an Alpha dinner tonight at our place,” he

on the

I feel a sudden jolt of excitement that

had the chance to prepare a feast

saute,

sounds fantastic.

a few other things,” he replies, but there’s a pause that tells me he’s

full story. “I’d like you to

words take me by surprise. “Your

eyes searching my face. “Yes, you don’t need to

me.”

though he’s trying to

perfect Alpha’s wife.

anymore, and we’re

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

head. “That won’t be necessary. I won’t be

face falls for a split second. He looks disappointed, thoroughly sol. But I won’t

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

a

says, though I can hear the hint

to cook, Abby. I

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

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