Chapter 20 See You Tomorrow at City Hall

I accidentally burned someone, and before I could even offer compensation, I was shoved to the ground. My wrist cracked in pain, and no one was happy about it. What was there to be satisfied with? Suddenly, Yvette grabbed my collar, pulling it tight against my neck, making it hard for me to breathe. "Still pretending? Owen, I always thought you were just a little greedy, not malicious. But now, it looks like you enjoy being surrounded by a bunch of women. Is that why you have them speak up for you?" At first, I didn't understand her accusation, but then it clicked. I couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous it sounded. "So, according to you, not only am I useless, but I'm also a cheating scumbag?" Her face darkened further when she saw me smile, her fingers tightening, turning white from the pressure. "Isn't that true? You met her yesterday and today. When did you two start getting close? Is that why you want a divorce from me? Or is it just that your ocean has a bunch of fish, a