64: Why?

CHRISTY:

Why would Mom cheat on Dad? She completely forgot she had children and now she had another man in her life?

“T-that's impossible,” I said in disbelief. “Mom would never do that.”

But then again, did Mom loved Dad that much?

If she loved your Dad, she would never leave his side. Remember the last time you visited your house? She was not there. She was even mad when you visited your dad.

“That is true. Why would I lie? You call me a liar?”

“Mom! That's enough! Don't embarrass my wife like this!” Everette's voice boomed across the banquet.

Everyone held their breath watching Everette's dark expression.

A lump formed in my throat.

He was too true to his promise that he would protect me under their judgemental eyes.

Everette's hands snaked around my waist and brought me close to his body.

“No one would bully my wife like this. Not even you, Mom.” A shiver ran down my spine. He was willing to wage war against his family for my sake?

My chest tightened.

Why would he do this