Chapter 415

When had Joshua ever said no to Queenie's request? "Sure. I'll agree to whatever you want unconditionally," he said. "We can't argue in the future. I want us to speak our minds, no matter what it is. We have to resolve whatever problems we face on that very day—I don't want to drag anything out overnight!" Queenie didn't want their marriage to be as awful as the ones she'd witnessed. As Joey said, the Atkinsons had unfortunate marriages, but Queenie had gotten lucky in that respect. She hoped the latter would always be that happy. Queenie's request was perfectly reasonable. Joshua was glad to comply. "I promise you we won't end up like that. Are you still going to sleep in the guest bedroom?" Joshua looked into Queenie's eyes. How could he possibly let her sleep alone there? "Of course. I've already said the words; turning back now would make me seem spineless." She wasn't entirely without a temper. Once the words were out of her mouth, she would stick to them. Even if it were ju