Chapter 1495

Mavis winced in pain, too hungry and weak to break free. Soon, the tears of frustration welled in her eyes, and she said tremblingly, "I'm just your contract wife. After a year, we'll have nothing to do with each other. Yesterday, I made you angry, and you warned me. Today, you didn't come to pick me up. It's obvious this is my punishment. Are you saying I should swallow my pride and call you to get me?" She gathered up her courage, then continued, "I could've made it back on my own, but I didn't expect my phone to run out of battery. I didn't get lost on purpose. Nathaniel, you obviously don't want me to rely on you, and I know I can't depend on you. Otherwise, how will I manage without you after the divorce in a year? I have to learn the route to work eventually. The more mistakes I make, the quicker I'll learn." Her scalp hurt where he pulled her hair, and her cheeks, still sore from his grip, throbbed painfully. The overwhelming sense of grievance and sadness surged in her.