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CHAPTER 18

Ariella

"You are my wife, and you should learn to wait for me to open the door if we drive together," the monster said.

I am not sure if I was meant to laugh or just inquire if he was okay. I do not recall telling anyone I wanted to be their wife, so why would I care who answers the door when we ride together? We were still standing in the living room when he gave me a lecture about how important this was for him.

"Mr. Deluca, if you are finished chatting, I might as well take my departure now; please excuse me," I remarked, walking away without thinking twice. Having a horrible day was enough, and I could not afford to spoil the evening.

I was on my way to the Golden Room when I bumped into Emily at the entryway. I could tell she had come to start flinging negative comments and telling me how special she was to Luis, but I was not interested in hearing about it, so why bother?

Before she had a chance to stop me, I passed by her and noticed she pulled my bag back. "Looks l
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