Chapter 20

Looking at the striking pool of blood I'd just vomited, I felt a wave of dizziness wash over me. After a day without proper rest, my body had finally reached its limit. I couldn't help but wonder how much longer I could hold out, and if I would make it until the divorce. Andrew snarled, "Jeffrey, what's your problem? I only asked for a small favor. Why are you acting so upset? We're men, no need to be so petty, right?" Valerie's eyes briefly flickered with surprise before settling into their usual indifference. She approached with a sneer, her voice dripping with mockery. "Your act is getting impressive. Even coughing up blood now? How realistic." Even if I dropped dead in front of her, she would still think I was faking it. I hadn't intended to collapse in front of them, but my body gave in. Weakness pulled me down before I blacked out. … "Zoe, what's wrong with him? Is he faking it?" Valerie's cold voice reached my ears, not an ounce of concern in her tone. "Valerie, I told