Chapter 32

The deafening shout made Lucille frown. She felt like her heart was going to jump out of her chest. She'd known things would end up like this, which was why she hadn't said anything in the car.

Bailey sat dazedly on the couch after screaming. She looked rather distraught as she clutched her chest and tried to calm herself down. She muttered, "Give me a moment. I need to process this."

Lucille didn't say anything. Bailey stared at her and said, "I've only been gone for a month. How'd you get into a shotgun marriage within such a short time?"

Before Lucille could say anything, Bailey continued, "I'll let the marriage slide. What I can't believe is that you've married such a bigwig!"

Lucille decided to remain silent until Bailey was done processing. The latter's eyes widened in shock, and she asked, "Babe, do you even realize who your husband is?"

"I didn't know it when we registered our marriage. I only investigated him after," Lucille said obediently.

Bailey clutched her chest aga