GoodReadUnlock the content CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE We hadn't even reached the door when I heard Lindey's sharp voice cutting through the quiet. She was in full lecture mode. "You're the chairman, managing thousands of people, but you can't even keep your two sons in line. One's more rebellious than the other." Typical. I could imagine Matthew just sitting there, probably scrolling through his phone, pretending not to hear her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Matthew!" Lindey's voice spiked with frustration. "Are you pretending to be deaf again?" Even though they were a loving couple, that didn't mean they didn't have their share of arguments. Today, though, Lindey seemed genuinely upset, and I couldn't help but wonder what set her off.
"I'm not pretending. If I respond, you'll just nagmore," Matthew finally answered.
"Oh, so now you're tired of my nagging? Typicall You men are all the same-no gratitude. I gave you children, and now I'm old and worn out, and you findannoying. Matthew, you're such a jerk! Don't touch me-get off!" Chapter 158 +25 BONUS Just as Hayden and I stepped into the main hall, we saw them-Matthew sitting in a chair with Lindey on his lap, her hands half-heartedly pushing him away as he held her close.
It was kind of surprising to see that kind of affection, especially from a couple their age. Most people would settle into routines, and moments like this usually happen behind closed doors, if at all.
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Hayden and I froze in the doorway, not sure if we should interrupp of just speak back out.
I felt my face heat up instantly. Here we were, faking this whole his wholerelationship, and we'd just stumbled into a super real moment between a married couple. Talk about awkward. I thought maybe we could quietly back out...
But, of course, Lindey's Toy Poodle spottedand went nuts, barking like crazy and wagging its tail, totally excited. I'd spent way too much tspoiling that little thing when I stayed here, and clearly, it hadn't forgotten. The barking got Matthew's attention. He looked up, and when he saw us standing there, his expression shifted-definitely as awkward as I felt-before he let go of Lindey. "You're such a goof," Lindey muttered, tugging on his ear with a playful grin.
Matthew grabbed her hand, lowering his voice. "Rea's here."
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