Chapter 3

I snapped, "Brian, do you think I'm stupid?

"Stop yelling at me. Your family still relies on me to stay afloat. So you'd better remember your place."

Brian showed a flicker of panic at last.

He realized I wasn't acting out.

His face went rigid, and he slowly released my hand, his voice gentler now.

Brian's voice was soft, almost pleading, "Audrey...

"We've been married for years. Are you really okay with leaving me with nothing?"

That pathetic look on his face just made me want to gag.

I waved him off, cutting him short, my tone cold as ice.