CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO : THORNS IN THE HEART

~MAE~ I was stunned and shocked at the same time, staring deeply into his eyes. His smile remained broad, and I could feel my temples pounding. I could feel the gazes of my work colleagues on me since they all identified me as the only one bearing the name Mae. “Are you married?” Rose snuck behind me, whispering directly into my eyes. I couldn't say anything; all I felt like doing was strangling Franklin Tom till he choked. How dare he walk in here and claim to be my husband?! “Come to me, sweetheart,” he said further. This time, it took me a lot of courage to hold my peace and do nothing silly. My grip on the empty bottle tightened, and even Rose knew I was angry. “Help me with this," I said, handing her the bottle before walking towards him in long, angry strides. I could hear someone grimace silently, and of course, murmurs weren't left out. Getting to him, I grabbed his wrist roughly, pulling him out of the bar and intentionally piercing his skin with my long fingernails. “W