Heaven has no fury like a woman scorned in the heart..."

(ARIELLE'S POV)

"Is everything alright?" Ashley asked, noticing my sudden stillness.

I turned to face her. "It's Jared."

Her eyes widened. "What is he doing here?"

I shook my head. "I don't know."

Ashley stood up, concern on her face. "Do you want to let him in?"

I took a deep breath and nodded.

"Alright. Do you want me to stay?"

"No, I'll handle this."

She nodded, carried her meal and walked to her room. After she left, I exhaled sharply, before pulling the door open.

I almost fumbled when I met Jared's intense gaze, but I quickly got a grip on myself. I put on a blank face, completely erasing all emotions from my face. "Hi," I said, my voice icy.

Jared's unnerving gaze didn't waver, and he didn't acknowledge my greetings either. Instead, he walked past me into the house, his movements sharp and angry.

was taken aback, stunned by his audacity. I shut the door

scanning the room briefly before settling back on me.

my hips, my tone

flashing red. "About everything! About why you denied me access to see you in the hospital, getting discharged and refusing to return home,

stance didn't change. "I have nothing to say to

to me, Arielle," he took a step closer, his voice rising. "And can you quit this obnoxious

Now tell me, Jared, who remains the same after catching her husband in bed with his best friend, getting hit by a car because of them, calling and sending a text to him asking for help while almost bleeding to death on the street, but got an "I don't care. Sort yourself" response. Loses her baby as a result, and risked never being able to walk

hard anger. "Show me that one woman,

confusion, but I was not buying it.

spat. "You're

face reddened. "Arielle, stop acting like you're without fault. You're not a saint after all. You hid the information about the conception of my child from me. Who does that to their husband and the father

stung by his words, but I regained my footing

reason?" He sneered.

save me the "you wanted the perfect time

had the opportunity to tell me about the pregnancy over dinner, the times

to interrupt,

I are. If I was aware you were pregnant, I sure as hell would have stopped you from working or even engaging in anything that would

own negligence.

the

really turning the tables on me? Goodness, being reminded of the death of my child in such a manner and being

Arielle. You're not innocent in all

not a knife, but Jared's words. How could he possibly shift the blame to me? I felt a blinding fury surge through me, and before I knew it, I

out! Get out of here right now, Jared! You have no right to be here, no right to speak to me like that! You, who destroyed our marriage, our family, and our child! You,

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