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?”

 

bored and thought I’d try out

my anger got the better of me, and I wanted to use Marcus

 

forgotten that there’s someone you care dearly for still lying

reminding me. I should head over to the hospital now,” I replied coolly. I would rather be with Marcus in the hospital than stay home and

someone’s wife and mother? Running off in the middle

on the offensive. “Which era are you from, Ashton? It’s the twenty-first century,

unhappy about it. “Scarlett, what on earth has Rebecca done to

laughed at the 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 so

from him and started to make my way upstairs.

and it sent shivers down my spine. “Have I become so worthless in your eyes? So worthless that you can push me to another woman without any care? Should I be grateful to you

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