Tyler stared into Vickyâs eyes and gritted out, âSay that again, Vicky.â
In a fit of rage, his eyes reddened as he began panting heavily. His fingers around her wrist were
trembling ever so slightly, threatening to snap her wrist in half.
Her heart sank and wondered for a moment as to why she would risk enraging him after all that she
had put up with in the past.
She knew that she would only suffer if she provoked Tyler. On top of that, she was still undertaking
hypnosis in secret, so it was the worst time possible to be in a conflict with Tyler.
She pursed her lips and turned her head around in silence, but her silence did not appease his anger.
He lifted her chin and glared at her with rage burning in his eyes. âWho was that man, Vicky?â
âI donât know,â she answered. âIt was late, and I couldnât catch a taxi. That man happened to drive by,
so I asked for his help to give me a lift.â
âDidnât you say he is your lover?â
She closed her eyes. âYouâve been spending days and nights with Gloria yet confront me without so
much as asking what happened first. I got mad, so I bluffed.â
âSometimes, words said in a fit of rage are the most truthful ones.â
Her lashes fluttered as she stared at him. âYou know who Iâve seen ever since I lost my memories. Iâve
forgotten all about what happened before the accident, so thereâs no point for me to lie to you.â
His glare remained sharp. âWhy are you home so late, then?â
Her lips curled into a bitter smile. âItâs not rare for me to get home at this time when Iâm busy with work.
Iâve received a few new orders lately⦠I might be slightly later than usual today, but Iâve only arrived
home half an hour later than yesterday.â
Though she did not say it out loud, she was clearly telling him that this was not the only night she
returned home late, and that Tyler was merely unaware of it because he had been home even later
recently.
The look in his eyes darkened. âIs that so?â
âFeel free to look into it.â
Since she did not seem to be lying, the dark look on his face eased.
âCan you let go of my wrist?â Vicky stared at him. âYouâre going to break it.â
He immediately let her go.
She rubbed her wrist and noticed that her skin was already bruising. She shot one last glare at the man
and said, âIâm going to take a shower.â
Tyler remained still.
Vicky raised her voice, âGet out of the way. I want to take a shower.â
Tyler showed no intention of moving, and Vicky finally lost her patience, so she tried to shove him
away.
The moment her hands came into contact with his chest, he lowered his head to capture her lips. He
seemed to have smoked quite a few cigarettes, so he was practically soaked in the scent of tobacco.
She scowled in disgust and moved away from his kiss, so his lips landed on the corner of her lips.
She refused to look at him and said, âIâm exhausted. I want to take a shower and get some rest.â
âSure,â he said hoarsely. âLetâs shower together.â
Vicky paled as showering with Tyler would always lead to other things.
âTyler, Iâm tired.â She forced herself to calm her tone, but could not suppress the contempt on her face.
âLetâs just get some rest.â
Tylerâs expression darkened when he saw the impatience on her face. âNo can do,â he said
emotionlessly. âYou are ovulating today. We need to try harder for a baby.â