Chapter 38

Chapter 38

The following day, Angela received a call from Beatrice.

“Angie” Beatrice said, “I’ve been invited by an old friend to spend the weekend at a resort. Are you free? Do you want to join me! I heard there’s horseback riding and an amusement park there.”

Initially, Beatrice wasn’t been on going, but the idea of taking Angela along for some relaxation appealed to her. She thought it might also be an excellent opportunity to invite Kenneth and perhaps mend their strained relationship,

Angela, surprised, thought for a moment and realized she had no plans for the weekend, so she agreed.

“Sounds great! Should I pick you up, or shall we meet directly at the resort?” Angela asked.

Il come to your villa to pick you up.” Beatrice replied.

After hesitating for a few seconds, Angela said, “Actually, I’m currently staying at the villa in the Northpoint

Beatrice frowned, “Are you and Kenneth living apart?”

Thinking about their current situation, Angela wasn’t sure how to explain it to Beatrice and vaguely replied, “Not exactly. This place is closer to my company now, so I’m staying here”

“Nonsense! How can a married couple live apart! Now that Jennifer is back, what if she tries to seduce him when you’re not around!”

Angela pressed her lips together and spoke softly. “Please don’t worry about it. We’ll handle it.”

“If you could really handle it, you wouldn’t be living apart. I’m going to call Kenneth. If he doesn’t bring you back to Vista Villa soon, I won’t forgive

him!”

But…

Before Angela could finish her words, Beatrice had already hung up

When Angela tried calling back, it was clear Beatrice was already on the phone with Kenneth.

Angela sighed helplessly, put her phone aside, and began her morning routine.

As she was preparing to set off, she noticed several messages from Kenneth.

[Angela, what did you tell my grandma about Jennie!)

My grandma already has a bad impression of Jennie. You telling her about moving out has made her threaten me. She says she won’t let Jennie off if I don’t bring you back to Vista Villa!]

What have you done to make my gra

my grandma take your side unconditionally! I told her you wanted to move o out, and she doesn’t believe it!]

Realizing Kenneth’s messages defending Jennifer, Angels, expressionless, deleted the texts before heading to work.

The weekend arrived quickly, and Angela got ready early, waiting for Beatrice.

She didn’t expect to see Kenneth’s car parked outside the vill. Hesitant, she finally opened the rear door to get in.

“Sit in the front Kenneth said from the driver’s seat.

Angela glanced at Kenneth and replied indifferently. “I sit in the back. I can chat with Grandma.

Eager to mend their relationship, Beatrice quickly said. “Angle, my old friend will sit in the back later. It might be crowded with three of us, so you better sit in the front”

Reluctantly, Angela moved to the passenger seat

She thought that if she had known Kenneth was also going, she would have declined Beatrice’s invitation

Just as she got in, Kenneth suddenly leaned toward her.

Startled, Angela quickly dodged to the side, suddenly hitting her forehead against the window.

Frowning and on guard, she looked at Kenneth. “What are you doing?”

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Kenneth replied coldly. “Tm helping you with the seatbelt”

“No need. Eve got it!”

After Angela fastened her seatbelt, Kenneth said nothing more, but his face grew colder.

Watching from behind, Beatrice was concerned, sensing that the discord between them was severe.

Beatrice knew that even when they had conflicts in the past, Angela would never be so cold towards Kenneth

They remained silent all the way to the entrance of the resort. Then Angela realized that Beatrice mentioned meeting an old friend was a ruse.

Angela understood what Beatrice meant, but she realized that Beatrice’s hope for her to reconcile with Kenneth was doomed.

of collapse.

She likened their marriage to a crumbling house on the verge of

Previously, she had always been the one trying to repair it, but eventually, Angela realized that a house full of holes was beyond saving

Upon arriving, they were promptly greeted

The resort, set to open on

on the 10th of the following month, was with few tourists now.

nt in recent years

years. Angela had heard about this resort since its construction; it was the Hastings family’s most significant investment

Spanning over 10,763,910 square feet, the resort boasted thousands of guest rooms, hundreds of conference rooms, pools, restaurants, and other large–scale facilities, making it the largest resort in Lithoria

They took a resort’s shuttle bus to the hotel, which took over half an hour to reach the destination

Ruby Hastings, Henry’s grandmother, was waiting at the entrance. Upon seeing Beatrice, she approached with a beaming smile. “You’re finally here. We’ve all been waiting for you.”

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held upi

on the way. Kenneth, Angle, come meet Ruby.”

“It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

Ruby Hastings, smiling at Angela and Kenneth, said, “Feel free to enjoy yourselves. I’ve already arranged your room, so you can rest at the hotel if you wish. I’ll take a walk with Beatrice first.

After they left, Kenneth looked at Angela. “Would you prefer to rest or look around?”

“Blest.”

Upon entering the hotel and learning that Ruby had booked only one room for them, Angela frowned.

She handed her ID card to the receptionist. “Hello, could you please arrange another room for me?”

As the receptionist was about to take the ID card, Kenneth snatched it from Angela’s hand.

a turned to Kenneth, frowning. “Give me back!”

Angela

Kenneth looked at her coldly. “Have you ever seen a married couple sleeping in separate rooms!”

With pressed lips and a stern voice, Angela said, “Kenneth, I don’t want to argue here. Give me my ID card back before I lose my patience!

Kenneth ignored her and said to the receptionist, “Give me the room card”

Perhaps intimidated by Kenneth’s assertiveness, the receptionist hesitated before hurriedly fetching the room card.

After getting the card, Kenneth reached out to grab Angela

She quickly stepped back, her eyes coldly fixed on him, “I told you I’m not sharing a

a room with you.”

As Kenneth’s patience wore thin, he stepped forward, scooped Angela up, and headed towards the elevator

Startled. Angela grabbed his collar.

hen she noticed the stares of onlookers, Angela’s face flushed. She was unsure whether it was because of embarrassment of anger,

When

She shouted, “Renuril! Put me down!”

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Seeing even her ears turn red, Kenneth said gently. “If you had just followed me willingly earlier, this wouldn’t have happened.”

Angela scoffed, “So you’re saying this is my fault?”

“That’s right.”

Angela was furious.

When they reached the elevator, Angela impatiently said, “Can you put me down now?”

Kenneth remained silent, waiting for the elevator with a stern face.

Angela frowned, about to speak, when the elevator doors opened.

The person inside looked at them, her expression turning extremely unpleasant.