The lack of hesitation on my part took Ashton by surprise. “Scarlett!” he exclaimed while looking at me.

“I’m sure you have eaten your fill outside. There’s no need to force yourself to finish these cold dishes.” I tried to be as calm as possible, but I couldn’t hide the hint of annoyance in my voice.

Ashton frowned at my reply, his anger simmering away. “Must you be so sarcastic?”

Even though his calm demeanor terrified me, I couldn’t help but chuckle, “Yes, I’ve always been sarcastic. Is this your first time noticing it?”

No relationship was perfect, and no couples have ever not exchanged hurtful words with each other. At one point or another, many people would have thought about hurting their partner because they were just so frustrated with them. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ashton had such urges racing through his mind now.

Ashton was trying to suppress his anger and not argue with me. His tone was a lot gentler when he said, “Are you angry because I wasn’t home to have dinner with you?”

 

was just a meal. I was bored and thought I’d try

it wasn’t the complete truth. But my anger got the better of me,

 

at me. “Sorry for being so delusional. How could I have forgotten that there’s someone you care dearly

Marcus

away, Ashton angrily grabbed my wrist. “Scarlett, are you forgetting that you’re someone’s wife and mother? Running off in the middle of the night to see another man is not what a virtuous woman ought

Ashton? It’s the twenty-first century, and you’re

clearly unhappy about it. “Scarlett, what on

incredulity of his words. “Well, that’s to be expected, I guess. Any man would want his wife and mistress to live happily together. Very well, I shall bring Ms. Larson here tomorrow. I’ll even let her have the master bedroom

and started to make my way

can push me to another woman without any care? Should I be grateful

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