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 were clenched

when Abellyn played poker every day

taking care of

day. Ryder could only

invited Emmanuel

By seven o’clock, the

six, and Abellyn

Manny and Ms. Quillen eat

your fists, huh? To hit me?

even though his face was already

anger. This coward wouldn’t dare to touch

way, he wouldn’t dare to lash out

the future.

his wife, but

was pushing his

knock sounded on

at home? Mackenzie and

a cheerful Emmanuel who wore a

Mackenzie’s first time visiting

hissing at

you later!”

you think you can do that?”

eyes

instead of going to the kitchen, she sat on the couch

with her legs crossed.

about this. Abellyn

home. I’m afraid you’ll have to wait for a

want to expose his family’s discord.

Manny and

out about her character. I’d be the one humiliated when

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