Chapter 16

To camouflage the fear welling up within her, Asa attempted to regain her composure and initiated a conversation. "You are my husband, and I have the privilege of seeing you every day at home," she said, putting on a brave face and struggling to keep her voice steady.

She added quickly, trying to steer the conversation away from her late arrival, "Although, I must admit, you rarely stay at home." She folded her arms defensively and looked away, avoiding his piercing gaze.

Biden didn't respond. His stoic expression didn't waver as he studied her, his intense eyes almost drilling holes into her. His silence was unnerving, and his gaze felt almost like an accusation.

Feeling a sudden surge of courage, Asa decided to address the elephant in the room. "I need to make it clear, I didn't have sex with my ex-husband. I have nothing to do with him," she asserted, her voice shaking slightly.

Biden let out a derisive snort, his lips twisting into a wry smirk. "Keep that to yourself. I don't car