Amara, startled by the noise, turned around to see Wilbert ring at her, his face twisted in fury.


    Frightened, she quickly turned off the stove and asked softly, “What’s wrong? Why are you so upset this early in the morning?”


    Scowling, Wilbert snapped, “The project’s a bust.


    We need a huge amount of money.


    Ten million!”


    Amara, looking down, responded weakly, “I told youst night, I’m working on it.


    Just give me a little time, please.


    ”


    Before he knew Amara was Matthew’s mother, Wilbert might have believed her.


    But now, he saw her words as nothing but excuses.


    Unable to contain his frustration, he mmed his fist on the table, stood up, and stormed towards her.


    “Your son’s Matthew, right? The richest man in Seamarsh! How can you not get the money?”


    “You… I…” Amara was too shocked to speak.


    Wilbert grabbed her shoulders, staring into her eyes.


    “Go to Matthew, beg if you have to.


    If I get that ten million, I swear we’ll turn things around and live well.N?velDrama.Org content.


    ”


    Amara’s fear grew as she noticed Wilbert’s demeanor shift, as if he was bing someone else entirely.


    “Wilbert, please, calm down!” She urged him, her voice shaking despite her efforts to stay calm.


    “I can’t just ask Matthew for money.


    Ten million dors is way beyond what I can handle right now.


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    You need to find another solution.


    Ah!”


    But before she could finish, Wilbert’s hand shot up, gripping her hair tightly.


    The sharp pain turned her face pale, and she couldn’t help but scream.


    Struggling to raise her head, she used both hands to try and alleviate the intense pain.


    “Wilbert, it’s hurting… Please, let me go!” Tears filled Amara’s eyes as she looked at him.


    But Wilbert’s expression was cold and harsh.


    He taunted her, “Bitch, don’t tter yourself so much.


    Do you think you’re that attractive?


    To me, you’re just old and repulsive.


    I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for your money.


    You’re delusional if you think there’s more to this.


    ”


    Amara fought through her agony, tears rolling down her cheeks.


    In that moment, it was unclear if her pain was more physical or emotional.


    She had never imagined that the man she expected to spend her life with would hurl such hurtful words at her.


    He had been deceiving her all along.


    Were all those moments of tenderness and love just a lie? What was real, then?


    She shut her eyes, letting her sobs escape.