No one expected that Aileen could be so brave and presumptuous to return Rebecca's slap.
Even the pain that Rebecca felt was masked by shock, as she could only stare at Aileen rooted to the ground, without saying anything, while her mind digested what had just happened to her.
"Aileen!" Theodore shouted angrily as he regained control. "How dare you slap my mother!?" he cried, anger evident in his eyes and for some reason, Aileen felt lost.
Yes, Aileen had lost the side of Theodore who was easy to manipulate and fool, a man she could control with just a few tears and sweet words, but now, Aileen barely even recognized this livid face anymore.
What major changes have actually occurred? Was it because of her hasty decision, which had forced this marriage on the grounds of pregnancy? Or was it just a trigger for Theodore to show his cowardice? Because that was what he always had been. A coward.
