Nicholas deliberately delayed his work in the office. He didn't want to face that insane lady ever again. So when it was finally an hour to midnight, he packed his bags and headed to his car. He was sure that by this time, his 'dear wife' must be asleep already.
By the time he reached his villa, it was already past midnight. He had just reached the main door as the butler opened it for him when a string of laughter sounded from the inside in the living room. He frowned and looked up only to see an astonishing scene he had never imagined in his life.
His mother was laughing along with Abigail, who sat beside the woman casually. His younger brother sat on the other side, clearly trying his best to become invisible when two women were talking.
Abigail seemed to have noticed someone had arrived as she raised her head. Her eyes lit up like it had transformed into a thousand thunderbolts.
"Husband!" She hoped from her seat. "You're back."
