She Became Exactly What They Wished For novel Chapter 2

Chapter 2

Husband?

A flicker of sarcasm crossed Maryann’s eyes. She lowered her head without saying a word.

Her silence was new to Lawrence, and he wasn’t used to it. He took the initiative to explain, “I had an important meeting these past few days. It couldn’t be interrupted, so I silenced your notifications. After all … you used to call me out of the blue all the time.”

Back then, whenever Maryann had a free moment, she’d call him.

She’d chatter away, “Lawrence, have you eaten? You have a weak stomach-you can’t skip meals.”

“Lawrence, are you off work yet? Can you come shopping with me?”

“Lawrence? Lawrence? Lawrence…”

But now, Maryann just said calmly, “Sorry for disturbing you. It won’t happen again.”

Lawrence paused, surprise flashing in his eyes.

It was the first time he’d said this much to her at once, and this was her response?

Suddenly, he leaned down and gripped her chin, forcing her to look up at him.

His cold fingers made Maryann frown. “What are you doing?”

“Why aren’t you throwing a tantrum?”

He

r, his gaze sharp, mixed with complicated emotions-including an unease he didn’t “You’ve always loved causing trouble for me, haven’t you? Why didn’t you fight ere being messed with? Why let yourself end up like this?”

ed his hand away, her voice still flat. “Have you forgotten what you told me before?”

d warned her to cut out the flashy, willful behavior and start acting right.

“This is exactly what you wanted, isn’t it? When Candice poured wine on me and pushed me down the stairs, I didn’t fight back or even talk back. I’m doing exactly what you asked.”

Lawrence’s frown deepened. “Maryann, what are you playing at?”

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Just then, his phone rang. It was Candice.

After a pause, he answered it right in front of Maryann, even deliberately putting it on speaker.

“Larry, a light bulb in my apartment broke. I’m really scared. Can you come help me?”

Instead of answering right away, Lawrence looked at Maryann, waiting to see her reaction.

In the past, with her temperament, she would have flared up-grabbing his wrist, refusing to let go, and threatening, “Lawrence, I forbid you to go! You’re my husband! Mine!”

He’d rather see her like that, all claws and fire.

But Maryann’s expression didn’t change at all. “You should go. Don’t keep Candice waiting.”

Stunned, he watched as she lay back down and pulled the blanket over herself.

It had been a long time since the kidnapping, and she’d lost so much weight. Her shoulder blades were clearly visible under the hospital gown.

And her temper had changed drastically.

It was like a flame had suddenly gone out leaving only cold smoke. For some reason, it … stifled him.

This book had been added on your bookshelf.

“Larry, please… I’m really scared… Come over…” Candice’s voice on the phone was noticeably tearful, followed by the sound of a fall and a pained cry.

“Stay put. I’ll be right there.”

After hanging up, Lawrence said to Maryann, “Get some rest. I’ll check on you later.”

She didn’t respond.

He pressed

room.

together, displeased. After a few seconds, he turned and strode out of the

Maryann got a message from Candice.

light bulb was broken, and he left you for me.”

ached picture, Lawrence was changing a light bulb for Candice.

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