Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 5

Chapter 5 Had Enough

Late at night, Tyrone came home to a pitch-dark house. Every light was off.

He stood there for a while, unsettled, before finally flipping the switch.

For three years of marriage, no matter how late it was, Aella always waited up for him in the living room with the TV on.

The moment he walked in, she’d run barefoot toward him and jump into his arms. She would cling to him, and it was impossible for him to shake her off.

But tonight, she didn’t leave a single light on for him.

She was really mad at him this time.

Dragging his exhausted body to the bedroom, Tyrone found it just as dark. Only the faint glow through the curtains lit the room. He switched on the lamp by the bed.

Aella had buried her face into the pillow, pretending to be asleep.

Tyrone sat on the edge of the bed and brushed the loose hair off her forehead, checking if she was awake.

She stayed still, hidden under the thin blanket.

After a pause, he got up and walked into the bathroom.

The sound of running water filled the room. Aella slowly opened her swollen eyes.

Her wet lashes trembled, but she pulled the blanket over her head again.

When Tyrone came back out with a dark bathrobe, his damp hair was dripping with water.

He leaned over the bed to check on her. When he found she was still asleep, he turned off the lamp and left for the study.

Tyrone didn’t switch on the light in the study. Standing by the tall window, he lit a cigarette and lifted the diamond bracelet in his hand.

She probably hadn’t found out anything.

Otherwise, with her temper, she would’ve made a huge scene and made everyone uneasy.

The bracelet must have slipped off on the 13th floor by accident.

The next morning, Aella washed up and got ready to take breakfast to her parents.

Tyrone walked out of the dressing room, neat and put together.

She no longer had the energy to talk to him. Picking up her phone, she headed for the door.

Tyrone caught her wrist, his fingers brushing against her bare skin. “Where’s the bracelet? Why aren’t you wearing it?”

Aella lowered her eyes and muttered hoarsely, “I don’t know. Maybe I lost it.”

Ignoring her raspy voice, Tyrone pressed, watching her face. “I saw Clyde last night.”

Aella realized he was testing her.

She took a deep breath, lifted her chin, and met his eyes. “After we split last night, I went to see my mom at the hospital. Clyde said he saw you going to the 13th floor. I looked for you but couldn’t find you, so I went home.”

Tyrone pulled the bracelet from his pocket. “You dropped it at the hospital. I picked it up.”

He avoided explaining why he was there.

Sliding the bracelet back onto her wrist, Tyrone tried to smooth things over. Aella yanked her hand away. “I don’t want it.”

For once, Tyrone tried to be patient and coaxed her. “Just wear it for now. When I get through this busy stretch, I’ll take you to pick out something new you like.”

Aella felt like she was losing her mind.

Days of frustration and bitterness finally exploded.

Her voice broke as she shouted, “I said I don’t want it! I don’t want it! I don’t want it!”

Her chest heaved as she glared at him. “If it’s not one-of-a-kind, if you’re not a one-of-a-kind husband, I don’t want any of it!”

Seeing her finally lose control, Tyrone strangely felt relieved.

Aella had been spoiled since she was a child. If something didn’t go her way, she threw a fit.

Tyrone thought she was upset because the gift he gave her wasn’t special enough, not unique enough.

He slipped his large hands around her slim waist and bent down to kiss her.

But as soon as his lips touched hers, Aella shoved him away.

She wasn’t like before, when the smallest sign of affection from him could spark her passion.

Tears filled her eyes as she pushed him back. “No! I don’t want this! No!”

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