Love That Came Too Late
"Trying the same tactics again? First, you provoke me, and then you attempt to make me succumb to you? Tired of it. Find another way."
I laughed too, applauding sarcastically. "In terms of narcissism, Henry, you're truly unmatched."
Henry smirked, then ignored me.
I didn't go upstairs either.
We remained in a standoff in the living room.
I couldn't tell how much time had passed when Henry tossed the newspaper onto the table.
His presence was charged with intensity as he stormed out of my sight with brisk strides.
At that moment, Lanny, the housekeeper responsible for supervising our marriage on behalf of the Luther, appeared.