Chapter 30

"We're divorced. I wouldn't humiliate myself like that!" Leroy snapped, grabbing the glass back from Cedric. But Cedric deliberately tightened his grip, and the sudden force caused the drink to spill all over Leroy's shirt. From Scarlett's vantage point, it looked as if Leroy had thrown the drink at Cedric. Cedric's expression softened immediately, adopting a falsely sympathetic tone. "Dr. Olson, I understand you're upset, but there's no need for this kind of behavior," he said, frowning in mock disapproval. Leroy froze, completely taken aback. He hadn't meant to spill the drink. "I didn't mean to—" Before he could finish, Scarlett appeared, storming toward them. "Leroy, what's wrong with you? Haven't you caused enough trouble?" she demanded. Without warning, she slapped him across the face, then stepped in front of Cedric protectively. Leroy's eyes widened, the sting of the slap spreading across his cheek. He hadn't expected this—not from her, not in public. "Lett