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.”

his eyes were

constantly prepared to wield words

thoughtless of me to give her a ring, but why do you have to hold grudges over her when you have so much

and her eyes turned red with anger. She suddenly rushed toward

asked,

might not be worth anything to Ms. Jarvis, but it’s incredibly precious to me as you personally gave it to me. I must find it!” cried Naomi, looking increasingly fragile and pitiful. “Malcolm, don’t stop me! I have

it easy. I’ll have someone come

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

Tabitha in disbelief, thinking, ‘How dare this old hag who no one wants call me

longed to confront Tabitha and silence

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lowered her

and his blue eyes turned cold and

slim and delicate girl, who outwardly seemed as obedient as a lily, have such a sharp and

that’s enough!” yelled Malcolm.

in a public setting,

eyes, the smoldering anger in Tabitha’s heart

intend to pick a fight here?” she asked. “Once the other guests arrive, it will be a perfect opportunity to entertain them with the spectacle of met confronting my husband and his mistress. Interested in

one who threw the ring, then you’ve also contaminated the

his eyes were cold as if

harbored resentment toward her and consistently favored Naomi,