Do you want a divorce?

(ARIELLE'S POV)

I stood rooted to the spot, contemplating my response. Truth was, I had made no plans on returning to the house today. Even though I knew I was going to return eventually, it just wasn't today.

“Jared, I don't think I want to come home today,” I blurted.

His brows furrowed. “Why? You're still mad at me, aren't you? Come on, Arielle. I promise to explain everything to you if you come home with me.”

I hesitated. “But–”

“No buts, Arielle. Please, come home. You can't run from your matrimonial home.”

I rolled my eyes. “Yeah, a matrimonial home invaded by a stranger,” I murmured.

“What did you say?”

“I said nothing.”

Just then, Rebecca walked past us, waving excitedly. I groaned inwardly, and without another word I walked ahead of Jared to the car. I was not ready to give Rebecca the slightest hint that my marriage was going through some rocky times.

I got into the car, and threw my face out the window. Jared got in beside me, almost immediately and cast me a concerned lo