Chasing His Runaway Wife by Jamie Stones

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“Ah, you went to see Manny.” Alaric let out a sigh of relief and asked, “How is his injury?”

“He took a serious hit to his left rib. They might keep him at the hospital. for a few more days. I found him just after he finished getting an IV,” Tabitha replied.

Tabitha’s voice took on a softer tone as she spoke about Emmanuel’s condition, sounding even more gentle than her usual demeanor.

Malcolm, who had kept silent on the sidelines, could not contain his frustration. “Just save the talk about those irrelevant people for later. Let’s eat first.”

Tabitha could not tell whether it was intentional, but the word “irrelevant” seemed to escape through gritted teeth. She could not help but glance at

him.

“That’s right. Go wash your hands and eat, Tabby,” Alaric said.

He guided Tabitha to sit beside him, motioning for Malcolm to take the

seat next to her.

The table was quickly filled with a spread of mouth–watering dishes. There were fish, chicken, and an array of vegetables.

Observing that all the dishes had been served, Malcolm’s satisfaction wast marred by a crease in his brow. The specific dish he had been–anticipating was noticeably absent from the table. He could not help but ask, “Where’s the roasted turkey?”

Malcolm had been away from home when the roasted turkey was prepared, and by the time he returned, Tabitha and Alaric had already

eaten it.

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Tabitha then took the rest to the hospital.

The cook hurriedly asked after explaining about the roasted turkey, “Do you want roasted turkey now, Mr. Sinclair? I could make some now.”

Tabitha seemed to have changed. She had not even left a single portion.

for him.

a fight at the bar, and not only did Tabitha cover for him, but she

tentatively offered, “Mr. Sinclair, if you want,

tightened his grip on the spoon.

something and asked playfully, “Hey, Malcolm, you’ve never really liked roasted turkey before. What’s the sudden craving? You crave it when you

hint to Tabitha that everyone had a share of

somewhat

Tabitha seemed unbothered. She was only immersed in choosing her food without showing reactions.

need,” Malcolm mumbled with a

eat.”

fell into

come up with amusing stories to liven up the

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Tabitha did not speak a word, leaving Alaric and. Malcolm staring at each other, almost

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dinner thereby took on

was filled with anger, yet he was unable to express it and find an outlet

Tabitha wanted to go

come down at 8 o’clock? ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas‘ is showing. Will

turn down a small request like that from Alaric. After

was about to start and the TV station was broadcasting festive

clothes. Dressed in a high–necked. sweater,

meticulous style, was now casually falling, partially covering his sharp eyebrows,

steps coming to

beside him and said, “Hurry up, the

and Malcolm were initially sitting at opposite ends of the sofa. However, after dragging

her back stiffening instantly, his lips assumed a hint of

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that when he was

watch “How the Grinch