Chapter 167

It felt terrible. It felt as if stepping out as Xavier's wife in public was a reward from Xavier. It was just a casual remark when Lily asked if he was jealous. But his response felt like a knife that cut right into her heart, and it made her feel incredibly awkward. Her face reddened and paled, then she turned green as her emotions roiled within her. Xavier seemed unsatisfied. He enjoyed the sense of control over her. He took a card out of his pocket and handed it to Lily. "I'm not happy with Mrs. Fulton's performance tonight, so the allowance will be halved." "You—"Lily's throat tightened, and tears almost formed in her eyes, but she forced them back. "If you're not happy, then resign. Come back and be my obedient wife," Xavier said very seriously as he placed the card in her palm. For some reason, he genuinely wanted her to return to the old days. He wanted the docile and obedient wife from back then, and not the one now who made him feel uncomfortable at every turn. He di