Chapter 1995

Nathaniel's sudden shout startled Mavis, causing her to nearly cut her delicate skin with the knife she had been holding against her wrist. Reacting quickly, Nathaniel grabbed the knife and flung it across the room toward the door. The bodyguards were alerted by the commotion and cautiously peeked in. Nathaniel ordered, "From now on, sharp objects are not to be allowed in Mrs. Nicholls's room." "Yes, Mr. Nicholls," the bodyguards responded promptly, retrieving the knife from the floor. Mavis remained silent, her gaze falling on Nathaniel's hand. The knife had left a shallow cut on his palm from when he had grabbed it. Nathaniel turned to Mavis, his voice soft but firm as he asked, "Why did you have the knife? What were you trying to do?" She responded coldly, "I was just bored being alone and was playing around. It's none of your business." "As your legal husband, I have the right to know what you're doing," Nathaniel replied sternly. Mavis shot back without hesitat