Chapter 21

"Come here." Alexia's heart hammered like a drum, yet she stood still. Calvin snapped, "Are you deaf? I said come here." Her body tensed as she took a nervous stride toward him. "You dare play games with me? You must have a death wish!" He grabbed her chin forcefully, his voice as icy as ice. She felt as though her bones were about to shatter, and her face twisted in pain. But she remained silent without pleading for mercy. She understood she couldn't justify herself. Seeing this, Calvin's rage grew even stronger. "Do you think staying silent will help with anything?" Alexia tried to explain, "I didn't stand you up on purpose. I had a real reason." "Shut up!" His eyes were blazed with rage. "Only a fool would believe your lies." He had long since learned not to believe her words. Then, he suddenly grabbed her shoulder and pulled her up. "Let's go." "Where are you taking me?" "To get a divorce." Christine's words came back to her. Alexia suppressed her emotions and mustere