The Woman From Hell

I instinctively pulled back and closed my eyes. I dared not look him in the eye anymore. He reached out his hand to hold my chin and forced me to look at him. He then spoke up in a cold tone, “How dare you ask me that, you coldhearted woman?!” “…It wasn’t me.” I did not dare to struggle against him despite my face hurt from the way he held me. Cindy Reed was hurt. He would eventually ask me to pay for it. “How dare you deny what you’ve done? Wanda Lane, did you think that I wouldn’t dare to get a divorce just because you have that box?” He asked mockingly. His voice was icy cold. I was stunned. Theo found out about it so soon. “I didn’t smash the vase against her head. I didn’t splash her with water either.” Although there was no need for me to explain myself, I still felt like telling him everything. I felt slightly bitter as I told him, “I don’t want to open the box that grandmother gave me, nor will I use it to keep our marriage. Theo Grant, I promise you that we will get divorced. We can carry out the procedures tomorrow!” The sky was pitch black now. The sound of the billowing wind coupled with the pitter-patter of rainwater against the car windows made the atmosphere in the car even colder. My sudden agreement to the divorce seemed to have shocked Theo. He let go of me, and his lips pulled back into a cold sneer. “Cindy is still injured. Are you trying to get away with what you’ve done right now?” I was stunned. I could not comprehend what Theo wanted from me. He had always wanted me to agree to a divorce. What did he want now from me to avenge Cindy? “From today onwards, you will be taking care of Cindy till she recovers.” He sat up straight as he tapped his long and slender fingers against the steering wheel. His gaze deepened. I did not know what his intentions were, so I just slightly nodded. Just like Cindy had mentioned, I was a doormat in the presence of Theo. It seemed that I had made it a habit to submit to his every request no matter the consequences to myself. When he had asked me to take care of Cindy, I would nod and agree even though I was reluctant to do so. Theo had stopped speaking and had a dark expression on his face. I could not comprehend his emotions at all. He started the car again. Soon, we arrived at our home in Regal Villa. “Theo, you’re back?” Out spoke a cheery voice as soon as the door opened. Cindy’s expression changed cold as soon as she saw me entering the house. “Why are you here?” She asked in an unwelcoming tone. I was so angry that I started laughing. I had seen people taking things that did not belong to them, but I had never seen someone who did it in such a self-righteous manner. “This is still my home for now.” I was not bothered about her. I turned around to look at Theo and said to him softly, “You promised me that you would not bring her over before I leave.” “Wanda Lane, don’t act all haughty.” Without looking at me, he walked past me apathetically and headed toward Cindy. “Theo, I think I should not have come over. I have made Wanda unhappy. Let me go back. I will be alright on my own.” Cindy suppressed her dissatisfaction and reverted to her usual gentle and coy attitude. He stroked her hair lovingly and held her hand. He then spoke to her in a gentle tone, “Silly, don’t overthink. You’re injured. How can you stay on your own? Don’t worry and stay here. Let her take care of you for a few days. That is what she ought to do.” The scene which played before my eyes pierced my heart. Cindy smiled sweetly and said cheerily, “Alright, I’ll listen to what you say.” Both of them gazed and smiled at each other as if I did not exist at all. Despite being the lady of the house, I had no right to say anything at all. They had put up this entire act by themselves. Not wanting to be torture myself with such an eyesore, I turned around to head up the stairs. Cindy spoke up from behind. “Wanda, why didn’t you attend Grandmother’s funeral today? Grandmother had loved you so much when she was alive. Everyone was asking where you were during the funeral. You shouldn’t have behaved so rashly and put Theo in an awkward position.”