Chapter 141

He pushed Daphne off of him.

"Thank you, Xav," She said gratefully before turning around to give Yvette a triumphant look.

Yvette was beginning to regret her decision to marry Xavier. She had realized that it was better if she hadn't. If they hadn't been married, he would have agreed to almost all of her

requests.

How fortunate that Daphne had claimed to be the one who had rescued Shanon.

Yvette's expression was cold-she couldn't care less about Daphne's gloating.

Dewberry Manor was huge. There were plenty of guest rooms to choose from, yet Daphine picked the one that was closest to the master bedroom. Her intentions were as clear as day.

After Daphne left to unpack, Yvette was also about to return to her own room.

Sitting in the living room, Xavier called after her, "Come here."

"What?" She walked over. She had no clue what he wanted.

He was observing her demeanor. After they had gotten married, she had specifically told him that Dewberry Manor was their home. Aside from friends and family members, no other woman was allowed to stay in the manor. He remembered that.

"You're not mad?"

He had only agreed to let Daphne stay for two reasons. For one, he was afraid something. would actually happen to her. Two, he wanted to see how Yvette would react.

unfazed. However, she wasn't

getting a divorce as soon as the debt is paid in full. So, why

that way, said Xavier. He felt a lump in his throat. "I have other plans, so I won't be home tonight," he continued as he got up. Daphne couldn't believe this. After all the trouble she had gone through

continue working on her music-it was the only way

disturbed again. At this point, it seemed like

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got up and went

the middle of summer, but Yvette was dressed in a long-sleeved top and long pants. Daphne stared at her

some seafood and had the same symptoms. "I've never seen someone so bubble-wrapped before," she commented in a knowing manner. How does one have allergic reactions to seafood?

think you could get Xav to

condescendingly before saying, "Aren't you the one that's trying to garner sympathy?" Women knew

and she should be experienced enough at this point. Had

Instead, her lips curved into

me Xav's affection. What

why you insist on fighting over him. You might be lawfully married, but do you

he likes to sleep on, or if he prefers

to know."

Daphne

know as much as Daphne

what Xavier liked. She just wanted to bear a child and leave him as soon as

thrilled by Yvette's loss

have quite a sum of money

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