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— H O O R —

Recap:- I scoff, “Husband,” not answering him anything.

“Yes, husband! And the sooner you get this thing in your head, the less trouble will be for both of us.”

Oh? Watching him through the corner of my eye as I find him scrolling down through his mobile, I mutter, “I know. No need to tell again and again. I have read the contract carefully. Don't mistake me for a child.”

My reply seems to irk him because then, I hear him growling under his breath. “What's the problem with reining this tongue?” He complains, “Itna kyu bolti ho?”

(Why do you speak so much?)

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“Ab issey bhi takleef hone lagi tumhe? Shikayat karna kab band karoge?” I could not hide my despair when I heard him and there is no way I will remain silent at his stupid treatment.

(Now this too is bothering you? When will you stop complaining?)

He throws a peal of humorless laughter before he gives me a death glare. “Jab tum bolna band karogi.”

(The moment you'll stop talking.)

“Huh, in your dreams!” I fl