The Woman From Hell novel (Wanda and Theo) novel Chapter 1561

I did not answer him and pretended he was talking about something else.

"At least you remember that we got along well back when you were in Zenon. I might not be as rich as Theo Grant, but I believe that I’m a good choice. At least I'll ensure the safety of both you and your child.”

"Fred, that's enough!" I said in a displeased tone, reminding him to watch his words. The things he said today had crossed the line too many times, and some of them had even overstepped boundaries.

"I can view what happened previously as you being concerned about Munchkin.

Seeing that you're Tina's father, I’ll also consider what you said. However, the things you've said today are too outrageous.

I snuck a glance at the two children as I spoke, not wanting the tense atmosphere hanging between Fred and myself to scare them.

Thank goodness the children were having fun playing with each other and did not seem like they had noticed the two adults arguing.

I forced myself to suppress my anger as I did not wish to disturb them.

On the one hand, I did not want to seem too angry. However, I also did not want Fred to think I only said what I said for the sake of it.

"All this while, I've been extremely grateful for all the help you've extended to both myself and Munchkin. But gratefulness is all that I feel toward you. My husband and I get along well, and we don't need you to be worried about us.”

I spoke calmly. I was sure I would be even angrier than I was now if it were not for the fact that Munchkin and Tina were here.

"Is that so?" I had not expected that instead of ending the conversation, Fred would ask me another question in reply.

"If that's the case, why did Munchkin get kidnapped? Did you find his holiday as exciting as he did? You're his mother.

"Munchkin and Tina are friends, and I treat you as a friend too. However, if you insist on destroying our relationship, I'm afraid I'll have to place my child’s protection at the forefront."

I did not want to go overboard as he had. However, if this went on, I had grounds to suspect that he had ulterior motives every time he brought Tina along to visit. I did not want things to get to that point.

Fred stared at me for a long time without saying anything.

I stared back at him determinedly, refusing to budge.

Mommy, Mommy, quick. Come look at this," Munchkin called out to me abruptly, and just like that, the stalemate between us was broken.

I glanced at Munchkin and then turned back around to look at Fred. "I don't wish to lose you as a friend."