Chapter 157 Make a Claim

The smile on my face froze, and I asked in confusion, "You're just right in front of me, and this is a small matter. I just want to speak with you about it. Once you agree to the idea, I'll get it done right away." There was only indifference on Yvette's drop-dead gorgeous face. Her head was lowered while she was having soup, and her voice was icy as she said, "I just recovered and don't have the time. You can speak to Oliver or send a text." After a short moment of silence, I couldn't hold it anymore and asked, "Are you really busy, or you simply don't wish to listen to me?" Yvette lifted her eyes and glanced at me, saying calmly, "Both." As my heart sank, my grip tightened while holding the fork. My head hung even lower as I asked meekly, "Yvette, we're husband and wife, even if it's just in name. Why can't we even have a conversation?" That entire day, I had been in the house. Besides a few exchanges with the cleaner, Yvette was the only person who I could speak with. If she ig