Chapter 43

"Abby, please understand it’s impossible between us." Richard looked cold. "I think it’s best if we cut contact if you insist on behaving this way." When they arrived at the Flores residence, he told her to get out and left without another word. A hatred burned within Abby as she watched him speed away. 'It must be because of that b*tch! Otherwise, Rick wouldn't be so cold toward me. You will pay for this, Pearl!' It was one o'clock in the morning when Richard got home. Pearl coincidentally came downstairs for water. When she saw him rush into the house looking exhausted, she teased, "You're finally home, Richard?" Richard asked in answer, "Why are you still up?" "I just came to get some water. Did you think I was waiting for you to come home?" Her words vexed him. "Go to bed early. I want you to come with me to sign the contract tomorrow." He went to his bedroom without waiting for an answer. * Richard and Pearl woke up early the next morning to head to the hotel as the bus