Chapter 160. Sophia's Pains

“W-what?” Her voice faltered, the word barely making it past her lips. She wasn’t sure she’d heard him right.

Rico blinked, as if realizing what he'd just said. But his pride was bigger than his head, so he didn't say anything to defend his words. 

He sighed, his lips set straight. "It's how it has been for many decades," he said flatly. "I can take a mistress... if I want."

Calla scoffed. "If you want..." she repeated, her voice low and her eyes never leaving his. She couldn't believe what she was hearing right now. 

He shut his eyes for two seconds and released a tired sigh. "Look, Lyra—" he stopped just as he had started, the ringing from his phone interrupting them. He paused and checked the message.

Calla watched as his eyes that held a neutral expression, suddenly turned dark. Like he