#Chapter 136: You Just Crossed the Line

Almara’s Pov “What did you just say?” I can’t even hear my own words through the shock running through my system. I see Cathy move her lips, but my ears are ringing as if a bomb just internally imploded inside me. I look at Arthur and he’s just as bewildered as I am. I grab for the couch, something to steady myself. “You risked your life for Arthur, for our family and that’s how you want to be repaid?” I ask making sure I understand the ridiculousness of her request. “I knew you would judge me.” Cathy says in a I-told-you-so kind of tone. “I’m just surprised is all. A date with Robert? You hated him when we dated!” I remind her in case the poison she drank screwed with her memory. “But I see that he’s changed.” Cathy says with a shrug. I let out a scoff and bring my fingers to rub my temples. This has officially become the craziest week of my life. “Are you sure this is what you want?” Arthur says, finally able to find some words. “Yes. And if it’s awful then I’ll end it right