Chapter 175: I'll Show You What Forced Means

Arthur's eyes swept over the untouched plate of pasta on the table. His voice was low, almost a growl. "I forgot to prepare your dinner. If you're hungry, you can still go out." I didn't even look up. I didn't want to look at him. "Serena, you did this on purpose." His words cracked like a whip. I could feel the heat of his anger pressing against my skin. "No. You're imagining things." My tone was calm, icy. I copied the way he spoke earlier when he told Anna he didn't know me. "Don't push me. My patience is limited." That voice slid through the air, and when I finally met his eyes, the look there sent a shiver down my spine. He looked like a man on the edge. "You can have it. I'm tired. I'm going to bed." Even now, furious as I was, I still couldn't go too far. I wasn't stupid enough to poke the bear without fear of the bite. His expression shifted so fast it stunned me. The fury faded, replaced by something darker, a faint curve pulling at his lips. That smile was dangerous and beaut