Treachery

Alice - POV

I had to get home as soon as possible because it was getting late, and I needed to prepare a meal for Jeffrey before he got home.

"Hey, easy there; why are you rushing?" Isha, my caring neighbor friend, asked as she walked beside me.

"I have to hustle to cook dinner on time. If I saw Jeffery late, you know how upset I would be..." I paused, not adding any further. Isha's expression conveyed her feeling of pity as she gazed at me.

"Why don't you leave such an abusive mate, Alice? I can assist..."

"No, Isha. You know he is simply quick-tempered, but he is faithful to me," I said.

Isha grumbled at me, tired of justifying Jeffery's wrongdoing. However, I care deeply about my husband, and ending our relationship would be a struggle for both of us. I pushed my thoughts aside. I am putting up with Jeffery's anger issues because I love him.

"Thank you for offering to help, Isha. I'll see you around," I said. In contrast to my other neighbors, who couldn't care less abou