Chapter 34

The next morning, Ryleigh awoke feeling dreadful. The muscle in her abdomen still hurts, although not as much as it did yesterday.

She will face punishment from him regardless of how hard she attempts to be tough and ignore everything. Now, she had no choice but to comply with Hannah. Oh God, she wanted to end it all and just divorced him, but when Lucas reveals his other side — where he demonstrates caring — not literally, but Rye can sense it via his voice and actions — she will end up trying to be tough every day. Finding herself repeatedly submissive to him.

She had just cleansed her face before leaving her room for the kitchen. She observed Lucas and Hannah enjoying coffee and conversing while seated across from one another.

Rye greeted them with "Good morning," which attracted their attention.

The cold emerald eyes of Lucas met hers. She smiled at him, but he remained expressionless and turned his attention back to Hannah.

"What's the morning like when we see you?" Hannah is now