A Bird in the Cage novel Chapter 9

Chapter 9 I Didn’t Know Your Husband Was Here

“… I didn’t know your husband was here. I should probably leave the two of you alone. Let’s meet another day!” Turning around, Catherine said quickly before leaving.

“No, wait! I have something important to tell you!” Jasmine panicked and grabbed her arm.

“Let’s meet another day and talk in private!”

“Have a seat! Do I look that intimidating to you?‘ Ryan spoke with a plain attitude.

“It’s all your fault! Your poker face is scaring Catherine. You should put on a friendly smile whenever you meet my friends next time.”

Jasmine pretended to be upset and teased him.

She then dragged Catherine over to the table.

Without a choice, Catherine bit the bullet and sat down opposite her, but her eyes flickered around nervously, not knowing where to look.

“Catherine, why are your eyebags so heavy? Are you having trouble sleeping?”

Even though it was merely a common greeting, Catherine’s guilty conscience took a hold of her. It sounded as if Jas knew about the secret relationship between Ryan and her.

Catherine’s heart skipped a beat as she clenched her fists underneath the table.

Her face turned crimson, and her expression twisted as she looked at Jasmine. Catherine wanted to explain, but she was afraid that she would expose their relationship.

“Excuse me!” Ryan called out, successfully diverting Jasmine’s attention.

“Yes, sir! How may I help you?”

“Please make a cup of chamomile tea for this lady, thanks.”

Chamomile tea was used to calm the mind, but Catherine was sceptical because he never treated her with so much care before. Now, this situation really drove her crazy.

‘Does he have to make it so obvious? Isn’t he afraid that Jas would be suspicious about his behaviors?’

Sitting on the table, Catherine felt anxious and uncomfortable.

“Why isn’t he here yet?” Jasmine muttered to herself and looked down at her watch.

“Who else did you invite, honey?” Ryan asked gently.

“You’ll know when they arrive, darling!” Jasmine replied with a smile.

Watching the couple in front of her calling each

other with pet names, Catherine felt like a redundant presence.

If she weren’t there, they might have already started making out with each other. When she imagined that intimate scene, she couldn’t help but feel nauseous.

“Why do you always have to be so mysterious?” Ryan asked before leaning his face close to

Jasmine’s. Without shame, he was about to peck Jasmine on the cheeks, completely ignoring Catherine’s presence.

When she heard what he said, anger overpowered her as she stepped hard on his feet with her high heels.

Catherine was seething with anger. She wanted nothing but to slap him hard in the face. However, her angry face really turned him on.