Chapter 114
Chapter 114
After Kaleb spoke, both Rosalie and Roseanne turned their attention toward him.
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“It’s been a while, Kaleb,” Roseanne said. She thought he was addressing her, so she didn’t bother hiding the pout on her face.
She knew Kaleb was a big deal and Julian’s brother–in–law. She knew how important Anya was to Julian, and she knew Anya’s opinion would influence how Julian saw her.
Although she and Kaleb had met before, hearing him say hi to her after many years made her joyful. She thought, ‘Well, looks like he still remembers me.‘
But Kaleb wasn’t looking at Roseanne. Instead, he walked straight toward Rosalie.
As a loyal husband, Kaleb would only show respect to someone based on his wife’s preferences. Anya didn’t like Roseanne, so Kaleb wasn’t going to spare her a glance. Since Anya supported Rosalie, he’d make sure to step up and help her out.
As for Julian, Kaleb had given up hope for him. He was long past the point of being surprised by Julian’s behavior.
‘Seriously, if you’re not standing by your wife in a situation like this and instead siding with your ex, who else would? No wonder Rosalie wants to divorce you, Kaleb thought, shaking his head internally.
When Kaleb finally stood in front of Rosalie, she realized he’d been saying hi to her. After a brief moment of surprise, she flashed a sweet smile and greeted him. “Hi, what a surprise to see you here.”
Julian, who had been tight–lipped and seething just moments before, seemed to soften a little. His jaw relaxed, and looking closely, one could even catch a barely perceptible lift on his lips.
At that moment, Rosalie had no idea that a simple, polite exchanges was enough to change Julian’s mood entirely.
Standing next to Rosalie, Kaleb asked, “So what’s the deal here?”
Roseanne, standing next to Julian, shot Kaleb a sharp look and thought, ‘What does he mean? Does he not believe me?‘
She instinctively clutched her sore cheek and looked at Kaleb with a feigned innocence with tears threatening. “Kaleb, do you not believe me?”
Kaleb didn’t pull any punches. “I don’t.”
The look in Roseanne’s eyes immediately turned venomous, though her face reddened in frustration. The audacity of Kaleb’s blunt response hit her hard, but she still tried to play the victim.
She stammered, “Kaleb, how could you…”
Rosalie was not interested in watching Roseanne’s drama unfold, and she glanced at her watch.
Judging by the time, the insurance company was on its way. She turned to Kaleb and said, “Hey, I’ve got something to deal with. Could
you handle this when the insurance guys get here?”
Seeing Rosalie turn to Kaleb for help instead of him, her current legal husband, Julian felt like it was a heavy blow to his pride. His mood soured again, the momentary softness completely evaporating.
Kaleb didn’t seem to care about Julian’s temper. He nodded at Rosalie and replied, “Sure.”
“Thanks,” she said with a wink.
After that, she walked toward the curb to get a cab.
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Chapter 114
After giving Julian a few exchange earlier, Rosalie had completely ignored him. It was as if he were you weaker, someone who was irrelevant to her right now.
Being ignored and practically stewing in his anger, Julian felt his frustration grow. With each pating second, the resABERATS toward Rosalie thickened, and he couldn’t stand being treated like an outsider anymore.
He took a couple of steps forward. Just as Rosalie was about to get into the cab, Julian reached on and grated her wrist.
