Chapter 21

“It’s so good to see you again Lauren, I missed you.” I smiled at Lauren but she wore a deep frown.

“Why? What is it? Are you not glad to see me after a long time?” I asked her.

“Why should I huh? Oh! You expect me to give you a big warm hug and thank you for staying with my husband?” Lauren yelled angrily at me.

“What are you talking about Lauren? You know it was not my fault, I did not mean for it to happen and our parents had no choice too. Everything that we did, we did it for your sake. Our parents needed the support of the Holtons to pay for even your surgery and hospital bills.

I only did what I was asked to do. I helped because that was what I was expected to do.” I stated.

“So? Do you want me to thank you and tell you how grateful I am? Do you expect me to kneel before you to express my gratitude?” Lauren asked with an eye roll.

I sighed and ran my right hand through my hair while my left hand was on my waist. I was f