Chapter 36

*RENEE* His response cut me off. I watched as he sat stoically on the opposite side of the car, his face an impassive mask, seemingly unaffected by his mother's distressing episode at the sanatorium. My curiosity was usually contained, but Jessica was an exception. In my middle school days, fraught with confusion and helplessness, watching Jessica on TV,learning about her success story,she had come from nothing and made a name for herself,that had encouraged me to pursue my dreams. Sitting up straight,I asserted, "Mr. King, as your lawful wife, I have a right to understand the situation with my mother-in-law." Marcelo turned towards me, noting my serious tone. He rolled down the window, letting in a gust of wind. “Renee, remember, curiosity kills the cat." "Fine," I muttered, my voice low. "But remember, your mother told you not to pick on me. I might just tell her about this next time.” “Go ahead," he said suddenly. "What?"I was taken aback, not following his train of thought. Marcelo