Chapter 72

Scott was sitting on the edge of his bed, pinching the bridge of his nose with two of his fingers. "One more time. Why did you hit her?" "She told me that she has a husband and I don't because I'm rude and disobedient." "So you felt the need to hit her? Even though she's basically family?" Scott questioned. Mitch plopped down beside him, his posture slumped down. "I.. I guess so. I just... I got so mad.. All I want is to be your husband. And she knows that. So for her to say that to me is just..." "Observant?" Mitch hit his shoulder. "No! She was being rude. Are you not on my side?" "Honey, I love you more than anything on this earth. But you shouldn't have hit her. I can't back you up on this one. I think Avi's right. I think you need to be taught a lesson. This isn't confidence anymore. You... You hit someone, Mitchie." Mitch stood up, crossing his arms over his chest as he glared at Scott. "I know that! But she was mean to me! You hit mean people all the time! When Avi