Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter 127

Amber’s Pov

I could feel the tension crackling in the air as Richard’s usually calm demeanor was replaced by a

dark cloud of anger. The look in his eyes sent a shiver down my spine, an intensity that I had never

seen before. It was unsettling, to say the least.

“Richard, are you okay?” I asked tentatively, watching him pace back and forth in the room. It almost

looked like he was boiling in anger, and it made me wonder why he was this furious just because

mentioned that I saw Angela.

He let out a heavy sigh, his steps faltering as he turned to face me. “Amber, I honestly still can’t

believe you saw Angela at the scene of your accident. That is shocking. It’s insane,” he said, his

voice holding a hint of disbelief as he struggled to come to terms with it.

I furrowed my brow, trying to make sense of his reaction. “I know it’s strange, Richard, but I’m not

saying that just because I saw her, I think she’s in any way responsible for the accident. I mean, it

was definitely strange that she appeared right in front of me just when I was slipping into an

unconscious state, but I don’t necessarily think Angela had anything to do with the accident just

because she was there. It could end up being a coincidence.” I offered, hoping to ease his growing

unease.

Richard shook his head resolutely, his expression grim. “You don’t understand, Amber. I know Angela

than you think, and I worked with her specifically because I knew just what she was capable

1. be a little off

on my face, feeling a sense of frustration growing in

she’s Angela.

would have been during the time I

as I’m concerned, only Kayden or Marlene would have the power and resources to pull something like that off

his eyes searching mine as if deep in thought.

and manipulative, and you would be surprised that

a knot of worry tightening in my chest. “But why would she

being. It was barely a month after I ended things with her that I met you, and we got married,” he explained. “If truly Angela is behind the accident, then I’m sure

my frustration mounting as I shook my head at Richard, incredulous. “So let me get this straight, Richard. Not only do I have to deal with my crazy little sister and my sick ex–husband, but now I have to worry about your

his brows as he ran a hand through his hair in frustration. “Amber, what you just told me about Angela being at the scene of your accident… it kind of confirms something that’s

an eyebrow, curiosity piqued by his cryptic statement. “What are

another sigh, his gaze dropping to the floor before meeting mine. “Amber, please don’t be upset that I didn’t tell you sooner. But during

my father’s house, I went through some

attended.”

What did you

approaching my father at the party.

her that made her feel

a bit like Angela, and it’s been bothering me for a while

”

have

a possibility, Amber. But the problem is, my

night is still hazy. So he still can’t

the party.”

at Richard with a tired look on my face. “Richard,

my voice tinged

I get the feeling that you might have been trying to protect Angela?”

mine with a mixture of guilt and regret. “Amber, I didn’t tell you because I wasn’t sure yet. And… a lot was going on with you, especially with everything that was happening with Kayden and Marlene. I just didn’t feel it was necessary

you think we should do? Should we tell the police to lock up now, or should they just keep an eye

response.

about Angela? I’ll handle her myself. Right now, your health is the most important thing. You need to focus on getting better, for your sake and the baby’s sake,”