Chapter 21

Abby brought Keith into the kitchen after the confrontation with Lucas, while Lucas and the bitch headed upstairs.

Abby inquired as to why they had thrown punches at each other. And Keith did reveal the specifics.

"I'll tell you what, Rye. Your spouse suffers from bipolar disorder. Based on Keith's story, he appears to be possessive. Why? Why does he have to act this way? Is she interested in you, or is there something going on between the two of you?" Rye is terrified by Abby's questioning voice since Abby has a point.

And maybe Luke acted that way because he thinks Keith likes her—that her husband is worried she'll tell Keith about the playroom and every punishment she's been subjected to—but Rye isn't like that. She was skilled at keeping her word.

"Not unless he's developing feelings for you, Rye," Keith remarked, causing Abby to laugh cynically.

Keith's brows furrowed when Abby patted him on the left shoulder. "I'll tell you what, hunky. Let me tell you something you're not aware