Chapter 142

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“What’s wrong? Is there an earthquake? Is there a fire? What are you shouting

for?”

Abellyn took her sweet time exiting the room, completely unfazed by Ryder’s

bellows.

In truth, she had been awake for quite some time and had been watching

some video clips on the bed. She had enjoyed herself so much that she did

not realize it was already six o’clock.

Ryder pointed at her and bombarded her with questions. “You useless

woman! Didn’t I tell you to stay home so you could cook? Where’s the food?

Why is the kitchen so quiet?”

“You told me to stay home, and I did. Besides, I never agreed to cook. Why are

you so mad? It’s not too late to cook, anyway.”

Abellyn had no fear of Ryder, nor did she think the man would dare to hit her.

It’ll be better if he does. That’s domestic abuse. I’ll have a legal reason to

leave him, then.

“Y–You!”

and his fists

when Abellyn played poker every day

care of Tommy, or cooking

day. Ryder could only get off work

thirty, and he had already invited Emmanuel and his wife for dinner

Tommy’s birthday at six. By seven o’clock, the couple would

it was already past six, and Abellyn had

Manny and

fists, huh? To hit me?

though his

anger. This coward wouldn’t dare

That way, he wouldn’t dare

the future.

his wife, but her stubborn refusal to admit

pushing

sounded on

Abellyn, are you guys at home? Mackenzie and I are

Emmanuel who wore a bright smile.

Mackenzie’s first time visiting his

before hissing at Abellyn, “I’ll deal

you later!”

Deal with me? What makes you think you can do

arms, her eyes gleaming with disdain. She was

of going to the kitchen, she

with her legs crossed.

sorry about this.

I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for a little

not want to expose his family’s

flaw. Manny and his wife

I’d be the

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