Chapter 822 âRebellionâ A frosty smile made its way across Ryderâs face. So what is rebellion? I had feelings for Agnes before you did. I stepped back once, took a hit for your sake, but Uncle, what about you? The pain youâve put her through these past four years has only reinforced my resolve to take her away from you. I may be a step behind again, but this time, Iâm not backing down Iâm going to fight for what I want, and Iâm ready to pay any price. You better brace yourself because I will stop at nothing, and I wonât go easy on you.â
Ryderâs words were icy and deliberate, but Jared could see he meant every single one âYou ve lost your mind Jared had no interest in a drawnâout conversation with Ryder He went straight over and scooped Agnes into his arms.
She let out a faint hum And then, finding a comfortable spot in Jaredâs embrace, she drifted off to a deep sleep Jared made a move to exit, but just as he got to the doorway, he abruptly came to a halt Cradling Agnes in his arms, and without turning around, he warned over his shoulder âDonât test my limits Remember, you learned all your tricks from me.â
With that Jared carned Agnes away He secured her in the car, a surge of anger burning within him as he saw her unconscious state Agnes stirred slightly Resting against the window, she squinted out with a drowsy gaze âWhere are we?â
âDo you even realize what youâve done today?â Jaredâs voice was laced with barely contained fury.
But like a child. Agnes struggled to recollect and then suddenly laughed. âI think I had a lot to drinkâ
You remember that much, Jared snorted.
âI remember that alcohol is the worldâs greatest gift,â Agnes said. âDrinking it makes you forget all your troublesâ
âDidnât tell you not to drink when youâre out on your own? Donât you know your limits? Jaredâs voice was stern.
Agnes forced her eyes open wider and glanced at the icy source beside her âSuch a nuisanceâ
Jaredâs fingers tightened on the steering wheel She dared to call him a nuisance The anger heâd been suppressing was on the verge of breaking free, but then, Agnes suddenly exclaimed with delight. âHoney, what are you doing here?â
The term of endearment was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all the rage in Jaredâs heart.
âSo you still remember Iâm your husbandâ Jared retorted, still irritated Agnes wrapped her arms around him âOf course, I remember Jared, youâre my husband, and my husband is Jared Iâve missed you so much these past years. But you been so petty, not even showing up in my dreamsâ
sweet warmth blossomed within Jaredâs heart. All of a sudden, he found he didnât have it in him to chide her anymore Donât think a few sweet words will get you off the hook for drinking he warned.
Agnes leaned into Jaredâs shoulder âJared, I love you, I really really love youâ Her voice trailed off into a whisper.
Jared turned to look at herâshe had fallen asleep again.
He sighed deeply Well, he had lost even the right to be angry