Chapter 13

Third-Person POV: "Besides, who do you think you are? What position are you in to lecture my wife? You'd better know your place, Megan Reeds. You're nothing more than breeding stock to me!" Silas said icily, his words striking Megan's heart. Oh shit. Megan had really messed up now. She trembled violently and clenched her fists with all her might, trying to contain her anxiety. No… No, Silas wouldn't do this to her. He wouldn't be so cruel to her knowing she was pregnant with his baby! Megan's eyes went downcast as she whimpered, "Mr. Huntington? I'm… I'm so sorry… I didn't mean to mess with Mrs. Huntington… It's just that she's been lashing out at me because of the old house. She even spread rumors about me in the office. I only retaliated because I was at my wit's end… "I know I was wrong, Mr. Huntington. Please don't get so upset. I'm scared…" Megan continued acting weak and vulnerable in front of Silas just like she always did. She even sniffled while talking in a shaky voic