CHAPTER 41

The atmosphere was tense as the barking of a man filled the air.

" Why did you go near my things?! Did I not warn you to stay away from this room?!"

The little voice of a scared woman followed. " I'm s-so sorry, I just wanted to h-help wash t-them."

" Wash?! For what? You suddenly want to play the role of the maid, right? So be it! You'll be assigned some domestic duties around the house. After all, you need to earn your keep for living here." The man said in a cynical tone.

" N-no that's n-not it. I'm your wife, Hughes. It's my duty to c-care for your needs."

In response to that, a huge breathy laughter ensued. " W-wife? " He laughed again, this time around, much longer. " Don't joke around, woman. You lost that right the moment you choose to frolic with my brother." He said Icily. " If you want to be a wife, you can head over to him like you've always done. Leave my stuff alone!" He bellowed, grabbed the shirt in her hand and stormed out of the room.

The woman, visibly hurt, headed