On the Ruins of His Regret I Soar novel Chapter 101

A sense of dread washed over Karen.

So it was true. Mrs. Smith hadn't gone out this afternoon to attend the gala with her husband.

But Susan Lane was already asleep.

Unsure how to handle the situation alone, Karen said, "Mr. Smith, Mrs. Smith is resting in her bedroom upstairs."

She decided not to mention when Mrs. Smith had returned, since Mr. Smith hadn't asked. Their relationship was already strained, and if she made things worse by speaking out of turn, she wouldn't be able to face Susan Lane.

The words had barely left her mouth when a blur of motion swept past her. Karen looked up to see Lance Smith already heading up the stairs.

"Mr. Smith…"

"I won't be having dinner, Karen. You can go rest."

"Very well."

Lance pushed open Jessica's door without knocking.

Jessica had just stepped out of the bathroom. She was wrapped in a white robe, her hair still dripping as she gently dabbed the ends with a pink towel.

Her expression soured when she saw him barge in. "What do you want?"

He walked over to her. "Why are you only showering now?"

Jessica ignored him. "That's a ridiculous question."

Lance grabbed her hand. "You went out today, didn't you?"

Jessica let out a humorless laugh. "You go out every day. Why can't I?"

Lance frowned, irritated by her confrontational tone. "I'm trying to have a civil conversation, Jessica. You'd do well to lose the attitude."

She struggled, but couldn't wrench her hand from his grasp.

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