Chapter 31

ACEIA'S POV

"Beatrice!" I called her name when I saw her waiting in the living room, and I sat facing her, one thigh on the couch, and placed the throw pillow on top of my thigh.

"Hudson is not here; he's in his office."

"I came for you."

"Why?" Beatrice pointed her index finger at my forehead and pushed my head.

"What nonsense did you do again?"

"Nonsense? I'm being too nice."

"What did you do yesterday?" I winced slightly. I already knew what she was referring to.

"He told you?"

"He didn't mean to, but you know me, I wouldn't stop asking until you would not answer me honestly, so he told me. You hurt him, Ace."

"Do you think he was hurt, or did I just step on his ego?"

"Both. Aceia, he tried to be a good husband. He hasn't even been able to look at another woman since you got married, so I hope you will appreciate it. Give the man a chance."

I didn't say a word. I see Hudson's effort to make me feel comfortable in life. For our marriage to work.

"Do you love Aidan?"

"I don't know,"