Heiwood, I’m speechless. Honestly, I don’t blame her. From her perspective, the situation made it look like I cheated on her. For someone like Yvette, whose pride matters above all else, her anger was understandable.

“This is all a misunderstanding,” Lapsekly explained. “I’ve never told anyone that Lila was my wife.”

Yvette cabedan rychtow, and her gaze looked icy. “The ease, you, your uncle—they all got in on it? If you didn’t say anything, then you must have implied it. Otherwise, why would they think…?”

I shook my head vehemently. “I didn’t do anything! Maybe it’s because Lila helped pay the medical bills, and they misunderstood.”

“She paid the bills?” Yvette’s tone was a mix of shock and fury. “She even paid for you?”

I choked, my heart pounding. I had no idea why this revelation enraged her so much. Her voice rumbled in a low growl, “Well, speak!”

Meeting her teary gaze, I responded honestly, “Yes. My uncle’s surgery was expensive, and I didn’t have the money. She lent me 500 thousand dollars.”

Yvette’s face turned pale with anger, her eyes sharp enough to cut. “You didn’t have money, and you didn’t think to ask me? Do you take me for a decoration? Do you even know who your wife is, huh?”

Chapter 16: You’re Not Allowed to Bosto

“Your uncle was sick, and I knew nothing about it. Meanwhile, Lila was by his side the whole time, spending money and taking care of him. And now you’re here to pick a fight with me? Jue…”

(More complicated than a mane…)

Was Yvette angry because Lila meddled, or was it simply because she felt that this gave her a chance to appear superior and save face?

“Yvette, I have no more implausible games to play with you. It’s clearly heading towards divorce. Why would others get involved? That would just be her joke!”

Heiliges quipped, a cold smile sending chills down my spine. “Throw yourself into Lila’s arms instead then, is the sudden push for divorce because of her?”

Tomokban couldn’t help but laugh in exasperation and then implored seriously, “The divorce is because of our feelings for each other. It has nothing to do with anyone else, especially not Lila.”

(Wide, perplexing and questioning everything…) Could it be that you actually have feelings for me… that you trained her deliberately, knowing full well that was impossible?

Sveibelrend Yvette veldteek anything lame. Even if the wolf formed upside down, she wouldn’t spare me a single glance.

Tomadable, but her voice was as shaky as ever. “Then don’t delude yourself. I’m the prestige of the Jennings family. If you’re cheating on me and disgracing me… (ve ahead; decided I’m cheating on you, haven’t you?)” Tirtorted.

She leaned down, her gaze sharp. “Tell me, what does Lila have that I don’t? Ja… it became clear that I wouldn’t let you touch me that you just couldn’t wait to find someone…”

Here we cha struck a nerve. My face darkened, anger boiling. Without thinking, I raised my hand and slapped her. “Yvette, shut your mouth!”

With that, I stormed off without looking back, not waiting to see her miffed and furious expression. This was the first time I had reacted this way, aside from that one time when I fought back after being assaulted. I had…

Tur vaxday, she had crossed the line. I had taken a few steps when a strong hand clamped around my wrist. Yvette yanked me back, slamming me against the wall. Before I could react, she stood on tiptoe and forcefully…

…anges and dibelsel möcling inside me.

I kissed her again? This was the second time—and right after I had hit her. Was there something wrong with me?

(Baring my imitane, she deepened the kiss, attempting to force her way past my clenched teeth…)

I struggled with all my might, but it was like I was nailed to the spot; I was completely unable to move.

Yvemelk Tury. She grabbed my hands; her body invaded my space. I could feel her breath completely engulfing me…

…and I was on the verge of suffocation. What on earth was Yee thinking?

Ekard. The metallic taste of blood immediately spread through my mouth.

I had nearly choked from the intensity of her kiss. I wiped my lips; I noticed blood smeared on my hand. I had actually broken the skin. (…se of cheating, and the next second, you’re kissing me! What the hell’s wrong with you?) tabooted angilly.

She ignored my tirade completely. Calmly, she wiped the blood from the corner of her lips, then shot me a deep, unreadable look, as if suppressing some…

…then spoke with unshakeable resolve, “Owen, you want a divorce? Not a chance. Maybe in your next life!”

A frosty glance, and she turned to leave, leaving me stunned and seething with anger. I stood there, caught between wanting to laugh and cry. I was…

I was on the verge of losing…

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I reminded myself…

…reminded myself not to let someone like her get under my skin. Losing my temper over her wasn’t worth it. Stomach cancer wasn’t on the…