e, his assistant, followed behind, stru

e breathed out a gentle sigh. "I truly appreciate this Sir, thank yo

ack to check on who your husband was yelling at," Ethan

d the parlor as Ethan's

Melinda broke the silence, her voice bare

e cold. "I made sure he was put there. He disrespected me i

e fiddled with her fingers ner

rom making sure he rots in jail for abus

all I have known since my parents passed awa

e controlled yet a trace of rage

he land with which this house is built is his and he assur

can't uproot the house either. What

this is because all you just said? Bullshit!"

her eyes, Melinda utte

undred houses, I just need to snap my fingers and it's done!" E

but the thought of leaving Ryan scared her. The strength she had to s

Risking her marriage for Ethan terrified h

as she cried, his e

California for a weekend getaway, we're celebrating my dad's birth

Monday, Sir" Melinda mut

ou work for?"

Melinda

th me. You need a break from this sad hous

s a strange number. She paused for a

e said, her

an!" a voice burst

rush of rage flooding he

t now. Please don't leave me, I promise to be a better

as she spoke, "How do I know you're not saying this

yes and baby, I promise you, I'll never hurt you ag

with sobs as she li

lieve Melinda's gullibility and how easy it was f

n you come tomorrow?" Ryan sliced through

ow and firm. Melinda stared at him as she

ning. "I love you Melinda and I know you feel the same way but I certa

ed with tears, her e

ood up, his expression cold. Jane joined

loved Ethan. Despite his cold personality, he made her feel safe and happy, a feeling th

ons, she inhaled deeply and retreate

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Just a moment!" she shouted as she hurried to the door. She open

to come get you. Are you prepared to leav

e. The weekend getaway!

r with concern, puzzled

inda's phone

he said as she rushed

baby. Please if you can, come this morning."

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