Chapter 29. Rift

"Have you had fun, Aurel?"

Aurel's smile suddenly faded when he found Abi waiting for him on the living room sofa, folding his arms in front of his chest. The man's gaze was piercing, looking at her full of interrogation. Aurel's mood, which had improved again after spending time with his old friend, Zein, suddenly fell again. Trying not to be impressed by Abi's gaze, Aurel stepped back towards the elevator.

"Aurel, I'm asking you!"

Abi's voice rose, making Aurel stop in his tracks. The woman turned to look at the man in disbelief. In the almost five years of their marriage, Abi had never raised her voice the slightest bit like it did now. Therefore, can Aurel be disappointed with that man?

Aurel never imagined that Abi would yell at him. Shouldn't he be the one who was angry with the man for going back on his own words? So, is it wrong to try to heal wounds by spending time with a friend you haven't