Inside, Andrewâs somber expression betrayed his distress, hinting at the turmoil the situation had caused him.
Despite my scheme to oust Debra, I couldnât suppress a twinge of sympathy for Andrew.
âAndrew, with such chaos in the manor, perhaps my motherâs assistance could be of use.
Iâm sure she could offer some relief.
â
My offer was genuine-a true gesture of solidarity.
I hoped Andrew would sense my sincerity, turning his affections away from Debra and towards me.
On cue, Addy chimed in, âOur leader sent me specifically to assist during this crisis.
If thereâs anything you need, just let us know.
â
Andrewâs response was cool yet polite.
âThank you, but I can manage for now.
â
After surveying the room, Addy asked in confusion, âWhereâs Debra? With such significant issues at hand, shouldnât she be here?â
Andrewâs face momentarily betrayed his discomfort before he composed himself.
âDebra was quite exhausted this morning.
Noticing her fatigue, I suggested she rest in her room.
â
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My brow furrowed and my gaze chilled.
That woman hadnât slept well last night?
My grip on the handkerchief shook as anger seethed through me.
What did it mean? Had Andrew been intimate with her last night?
âAndrew, sheâs just become your fiancee, and already thereâs a scandal.
How can you still defend her? Last might, you even⦠Ewwâ¦â
In my fury, I neglected to shield my mouth and nose from the foul odor, which immediately triggered my gag reflex.
I had intended to present myself as dignified and graceful in front of Andrew, but the notion of Debra untroubled and protected shattered my composure.
âDebra is my fiancee.
Sheâs not involved in this,â Andrew responded with unsettling calm.
How could he still stand by her side?
My temper flared, and I couldnât contain my outcry.
âBut⦠she doesnât deserveââ
âShirley.
â Addyâs stern look and sharp tug on my arm halted me.
âButâ¦â Tears welled up in my eyes as frustration overwhelmed me.
The mere thought of them having s@x sent a sharp pang through my heart, my whole body trembling with jealousy and rage.
I inhaled deeply, attempting to calm down, but the stench was overpowering.
âEw⦠Ewwâ¦â
This time, I couldnât hold back; I vomited, splattering the floor.