Chapter 5

Melvin hurried out of the hospital room to answer his phone, and in his rush, he didn't even bother to close the door properly.

His voice carried clearly from the hallway. "Hey, don't make a fuss anymore. I was just worried Carol might actually get hurt and cause us trouble.

"Your face still hurts? If she hadn't suddenly passed out, I would've put her in her place right then. Don't worry. I'll help you get even with her at the registry office tomorrow.

"Gotta play nice to her for now. What if she backs out of the divorce at the…