Chapter 15

Since Brielle hadn't managed to convince Wyatt to help her secure a role in the new show, she was unwilling to leave just like that. She wanted to keep playing the pity card. Finding him on the couch, she walked up to him and said sweetly, "Wyatt, don't be mad. Savannah's gone, but I'll learn to be a good mother and wife. I truly love you, and I'm willing to do anything for you." Wyatt bellowed in anger, "Love? Is this love or manipulation?" His sudden outburst caused Brielle to freeze in shock. Wyatt's words clearly struck a nerve. Brielle could no longer maintain her composure and rebutted, "What are you saying, Wyatt? How could you doubt my feelings for you? Must you treat me so just because Savannah's gone?" Wyatt stared at her, but all the tenderness he once felt for her was gone. The sound of a sharp slap rang in the stillness of the night as a red mark bloomed across Brielle's cheek. Before she could react, Wyatt grabbed her by the throat and lifted her off the floor. "B