Chapter Forty Two

Third Person POV.

Angela settled herself on the plush couch in Richard’s living room, her mind still reeling from their

slightly awkward exchange at the doorstep. Her eyes scanned the room, taking in the familiar

surroundings.

The air felt heavy with unresolved tension, and the silence between them was suffocating. Richard

stood in front of her, his expression unimpressed and aloof.

With a hint of disregard, Richard asked her if she’d like some water.

Angela frowned. “When I suggested we have a drink, Richard, I meant a glass of wine together or a few

shots of vodka, not water,” she retorted.

N She had hoped for a more relaxed atmosphere, a chance to reconnect. But it seemed Richard had

different intentions.

Richard scoffed at her words before replying curtly. “If you’re not ready to make do with water,

you’re welcome to use the door and go back home.” His words stung, and she couldn’t hide it.

She rolled her eyes at his dismissive tone, her frustration mounting. She couldn’t understand why he

was being so harsh. “Why are you being so mean to me, Richard?” she questioned. “Are you afraid that

your wife will see me here and misunderstand? Or are you upset with me about something?”

Richard’s eyes met hers, a look of disbelief and annoyance on his face. “Does it make sense for you

to be here at 8 pm, in my place where I live with my wife? Do you think it’s appropriate?” he

retorted.

Angela sneered at him, her irritation evident. “If you’re so concerned about being a good husband,”

she shot back. “you shouldn’t have let me inside in the first place.”

situation bearing down on him.

sense of curiosity compelled him to hear her out. There

could feel it. Gathering

frustration and caution..

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to show up without a reason I’m willing

a wave of frustration sweeping over her as she tried to reason.

with Richard.

her like she was a plague. “Richard, please, sit down,” she pleaded, motioning to the nearby armchair. “We need to

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curtly. “And would you please get straight to the point? It’s getting

the heart of her confusion. “How did you get married so suddenly, Richard?” she blurted out. “Why didn’t you think it was

mentioning to me?”

genuine confusion. “Why on

shot

to him that Angela’s expectations had been drastically misplaced, and he couldn’t

understand why.

have a girlfriend,” she exclaimed. “You rejected getting into a relationship with me, claiming that relationships weren’t your thing. So, forgive me for being surprised when I find out

of the conversation pressing against him. “Yes, Angela, relationships weren’t my thing,” he began, “but I can still make choices in my life without consulting you. I have always been transparent about where you stood to me, but you were the one who tried to insist that we become something more. Don’t blame me for

a bitter aftertaste, his

talk to me like that,” she retorted. “We were involved, we had something. And then you go and get married without so much as second thought as

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why you

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snapped.

searching his face for understanding. “What else did you think I would say, Richard?” she questioned. “You know me well

through his hair, memories of their complicated past resurfacing. Angela had been his employee a few months ago until Kayden had attempted to recruit her in an effort

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