All Chapters of Sweet Temptation: Chapter 101 - Chapter 104

(Isabella's POV)For a few long seconds, nobody spoke.The silence after my question told me more than words could.Richard's jaw tightened for a moment.Anna kept her face calm, but I could tell she was carefully controlling her expression."We just had a couple's argument," Richard said at last. His voice was calm and confident, as if he had already decided how this conversation would end. "We're fine. There's nothing to worry about.""Yeah, we're working things out," Anna added.They gave the same answer, but I could sense the tension in the air. I smiled."Oh, thank goodness," I said, placing a hand on my chest. "I was worried when I heard you arguing. You two are..." I paused as if looking for the right words. "...the perfect couple. I would hate to see you separate."Every word was a lie.But I made it sound completely sincere.They both flashed an awkward smile."Don't worry about us," Richard said. "We're just going through a difficult time. Every married couple does.""Of c

(Richard's POV)I froze as Anna slumped on the floor.Did I really push her that hard?Well it was all her fault.I took my jacket and quickly stepped out of the room.The front door slammed harder than I intended.The sound echoed through the entire house.I didn't stop walking.I couldn't.I needed a place to clear my head, as I was still burning with rage."Mr Anderson?"Margaret hurried out of the hallway, her worried eyes moving from my face to the staircase."I heard shouting. Is everything alright? Did something happen?"I tightened my jaw.For a few seconds I simply stared at the floor.What could I possibly tell her?That my wife, the quiet woman who had spent five years following every rule I made had finally stood up to me and I had hit her?"I'm fine," I answered shortly."Sir—""I said I'm fine." The words came out sharper than I intended.Margaret immediately stepped back."I'm sorry, sir.""Just check on Anna." I said and quickly walked past her.Behind me I could still