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.

However, she wasn't behaving like he had

had an agreement, didn't we? We're getting a divorce as soon as the debt is paid in full.

so I won't be home tonight," he continued as he got up. Daphne

working on her music-it was

point, it seemed like she

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went to

but Yvette was dressed in a long-sleeved top and long pants. Daphne stared

the Snyders, she had often dined with them at Snyder Residence. Once, Yvette had accidentally eaten some seafood and had the same symptoms. "I've never seen someone so bubble-wrapped before," she commented in

get

into her room and sat down on a chair. She scoffed condescendingly before saying, "Aren't you the one that's trying to garner sympathy?" Women knew each other best.

experienced enough at this

lips curved into a smile. That's right, I am trying to

a louder voice, "However, my acts actually get me Xav's affection.

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

to sleep on, or if he prefers the top

to know."

thought that Daphne could

gaze was blank. Regarding that topic, she obviously didn't know as much as Daphne

Xavier liked. She just wanted to bear a child and

by Yvette's loss for

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