Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

Chapter 28

Malcolm had come out in search of Tabitha. As a married couple, they had to behave more affectionately on such occasions and shouldn’t stay apart for too long.

Although Alaric didn’t attend the gala, his informants were undoubtedly at the venue, and Malcolm didn’t wish to incur Alaric’s anger over such a trivial matter.

He didn’t anticipate that upon stepping outside, he would witness Tabitha gripping Naomi’s wrist, engaging in what appeared to be an argument.

Malcolm strode over and asked, “What’s going on?”

Naomi first glanced at Tabitha before putting on an expression of distress. as she explained, “It’s nothing. My ring accidentally slipped into the pool. It has nothing to do with Ms. Jarvis.”

While verbally dismissing it as nothing, she wore an expression that seemed to hold unspoken words. Her eyes even turned red, suggesting otherwise.

‘Such poor performance truly makes her facial expression look so unpleasant, Tabitha sneered inwardly. ‘Sadly, all men seem to fall for such

an act.‘

Sure enough, Malcolm’s blue eyes darkened, and he looked at Tabitha while frowning. “Did you throw Naomi’s ring away?”

He couldn’t help but wonder, ‘I saw Tabitha grabbing Naomi’s wrist just now. Was she trying to grab the ring? Is she upset that Naomi has a ring, so she decided to throw it into the pool?‘

“It wasn’t me,” said Tabitha. Her pupils contracted slightly as she suppressed her anger before she continued speaking, “I’m afraid that touching something worn by a dirty person might cause sores on my

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hands.”

darkened and his eyes were

sharp, constantly prepared

to give her a ring, but why do you have to hold grudges over her when you have so much beautiful jewelry?” said Malcolm. Tabitha and Naomi’s faces turned gloomy as soon as

suddenly rushed toward the edge of the swimming pool, pretending to jump into it.

grabbed her and asked, “What are you doing?”

to me as you personally gave it to me. I must find it!” cried Naomi, looking increasingly fragile and pitiful. “Malcolm, don’t

it

friendly reminder. This swimming pool is reserved for VIPS and not for the casual use of irrelevant people. Ms. Boyle, you should understand basic manners even if you’re unfamiliar with the rules. Please refrain from entering the pool as it could pollute the water. It’s

dare this old hag who no one wants

confront Tabitha and silence

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with Malcolm around. Instead, she lowered her head, appearing

blue

His emotions ran wild as he thought, ‘How can such a slim and delicate girl, who outwardly seemed

enough!”

in a public setting, his patience had

smoldering anger

cold. “Do you intend to pick a fight here?” she asked. “Once the other guests arrive, it will be a perfect opportunity to entertain them with the

as he spoke. “If you’re the one who threw the ring, then you’ve also contaminated

eyes were cold

always harbored resentment toward her and consistently favored Naomi, regardless of