Chapter 223 Fear Suddenly Disappeared
"Don't shout!"
Mary froze and mused, 'That voice—it is Matthew!'
Her fear melted away. She stopped struggling, though she was still panting and shaking a bit.
Matthew released her mouth. In the dim light, his sharp, handsome face looked cold. "Mary, did I say you could quit? You're AWOL now!"
Mary's long lashes fluttered. "Then just dock my pay."
Matthew's face twisted with anger. He grabbed her neck, forcing her to look at him. "Why did you sell the house?"
Mary didn't like this and tried to push him away, but he was too strong.
"The house is mine. I can do what I want. What's it to you?" she said coldly.
Mary thought, 'If I'd known he'd come to Lindenville, I wouldn't have come back. I'd have stayed out and had some fun. Now, I don't even feel like it.'
The coldness in Mary's eyes was overwhelming, making Matthew feel like he was burning up inside with no release.
He'd been trying to contact Mary, but she ignored him and even blocked him. Now, she wouldn't even look at him. How dare she!
He tightened his grip. "Mary, we're not divorced yet. You can't sell marital property without my consent!"
Mary suddenly got angry and started hitting and kicking him.
"Matthew, are you crazy? You know we're not divorced? Should I call you out for cheating on me? When you said you wanted to marry Laura right in front of me, did you think about the fact that we weren't divorced? People like you, I also..."
Before she could finish, Matthew kissed her!
His warm breath surrounded her, his scent seeped into her senses. His tall figure pinned her against the wall, leaving her unable to struggle.
"Ugh!"
Mary didn't want his kiss and shook her head, struggling.
Her breathing became chaotic, and everything turned blurry. She was running out of breath.
After what felt like forever, Matthew finally stopped.
"Stay with me these days, and no one will dare to bully you," he promised, his voice hoarse. His other hand was around her waist, pulling her close.
It was like he wanted to merge her into his body.
"Get lost!"
Taking advantage of his unguarded moment, Mary pushed him away and slapped him hard.
"Your kissing skills suck, get away from me!"
Without waiting for his reaction, she quickly walked away, her steps a bit unsteady.
When the cold wind outside hit her, Mary realized what she'd done. Her hands were trembling slightly, but she felt great!
