The Divorce Prescription (Celina and Adam) novel Chapter 979

About half an hour later, Jonah returned to the villa with Hailey.

The maid greeted them politely. "Welcome back, Mr. Pilsner and Ms. Hailey. Would you like me to prepare dinner?"

"We've already eaten out," Jonah said. "Just some chicken noodle soup will be fine."

"Of course, sir," the maid replied.

The chicken noodle soup was specially prepared for Hailey since Jonah was very particular about her diet. She needed to have nourishing soups and supplements every day. It was non-negotiable.

Jonah held Hailey's hand as he led her upstairs into their room.

Hailey gently pulled her hand free. "Sit down. Let me redress your wound."

Jonah met her gaze. "So, do you understand what you did wrong today?"

Hailey stiffened. Was he really going to bring this up now? Was he about to lecture her after everything?

"What did I do wrong? Those two men were drunk and made a move on me. Just because I'm attractive doesn't mean I'm at fault. Don't you dare blame a woman for a man's reckless desires!"

Jonah let out a frustrated laugh. Even now, she had to be so defiant.

"I know those two idiots were the problem," he said. "But I'm talking about you getting up on stage to dance. You're pregnant, Hailey. You shouldn't be taking risks like that. Look what happened. Don't do something so reckless again for your sake and the baby's."

Hailey met his eyes. "No, you just don't want me dancing. Every time I do, you're quick to blame me. That's a total double standard."

"A double standard? Who exactly am I being unfair to?"

"Do I really need to explain? You didn't bat an eye when Ms. Ellington danced. But the second I step on stage, you act like it's a crime."

Jonah remained silent for a moment.

Kaia's dancing wasn't his business. Why should he care? What gave him the right to get involved?

It was ridiculous.

"What do you think?" he shot back.

If that wasn't a compliment, then what was?

Still, Hailey quickly buried the flicker of hope rising in her chest. The image of Kaia's diamond bracelet struck her like a cold wave.

They said a man showed his love by where he spent his money, and Jonah had never given her anything. She wasn't about to be fooled by empty words.

"Maybe that kind of talk works on someone naive and starstruck, Mr. Pilsner. But I don't believe a word of it."

Jonah frowned. "Why not?"

"Because I'm nowhere close to being as beautiful or captivating as Ms. Ellington. You gifted her that lavish bracelet, yet look at my wrist. It's completely empty."

Hailey raised her hand deliberately, making sure he saw her bare wrist.