HATRED (series 1#)

chapter 12

"She was shocked to see the messy kitchen. Then, she looked at him.

"clean the kitchen? I prefer a clean and neat house. And if possible, could you prepare a nice meal for me? I'll be back in the evening," he said, walking out of the kitchen.

He paused and looked at her. "If you don't finish the work before I return, please understand the consequences."

"I will do everything as you requested."

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After spending several hours, Kylie finished cleaning the entire house and even cooked Ryan's favorite dish. By the time she was done, exhaustion had taken its toll on her. She hadn't eaten anything since yesterday, and she hoped that Ryan would reconsider his decision.

Placing the food on the table, she was about to leave when she heard Ryan's voice from behind.

"Are you planning to poison me, Kylie?" he remarked with a hint of suspicion.

"W-Why would I... want to... kill you?!" Her stammered, my voice trembling with fear.

He removed his suit and sat down, frustration evident in his eyes. "Stop pretending to be innocent."

He tasted the food and angrily threw it on the floor, criticizing her lack of competence. He then stood up, gripping her right hand tightly, and threatened her with violence. He even went as far as spitting on her face, leaving Kylie feeling utterly violated and disgusted. She never anticipated such despicable behavior from him. With great effort, she tried to free her hand from his grasp to wipe away the spit.

"Don't feel special, I'd rather come close with a hooker. Because at the end of the day a hooker is only doing what she does for a living, but I can't say the same for a murdered that has no value or dignity apart from attracting rich men's and killing people for their own selfish interest"

The hurtful words pierced her heart, tears streaming down her face. It's all too familiar, and she couldn't understand how he could say such things, especially to his own wife. The pain was unbearable.

"Do you understand me?" he demanded, his tone forceful.

"Yes," she nodded.

She knew Ryan could be rude, accusing her of things she didn't do. She had to be patient, hoping he'd get tired and divorce her instead of sending her to jail.

"Good, clean this mess," he said, walking out of the dining room.

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She took a bite of the food, savoring its taste after going hungry since yesterday. It seemed he deliberately threw it. His hurtful actions were unjustified and frequent. After recalling his command to clean, she diligently tidied up every corner. Exhausted, she sought respite on the balcony and unknowingly drifted into slumber.

KYLIE POV 
              Kylie woke up to the sound of a loud voice calling her name. She tried to respond, but Ryan was already standing in front of her. He forcefully grabbed her hair, causing her immense pain. "How dare you sleep without my permission?" he scolded. "You're not allowed to do anything without my approval, whether it's sleeping or eating. Now, get ready for the wedding party. We're leaving now. Wear something casual and behave yourself."

Feeling exhausted and weak, Kylie hadn't eaten in a day, which only added to her fatigue. She wished Ryan could understand that she didn't want to go anywhere at this stage, but he refused to listen. She felt compelled to obey him to avoid any further issues.

RYAN POV
          Ryan went to the room shouting out Kylie's name. He saw her lying there and couldn't help but feel frustrated. Grabbing her hair, he tried to make her understand the importance of his permission. "You can't just sleep whenever you want," he scolded. "Remember, everything requires my approval, even sleeping and eating. Now, get ready for the wedding party. We're leaving soon. Dress casually and behave yourself."

Ryan noticed Kylie's exhaustion and weakness, knowing she hadn't eaten in a day. He wished she would understand the significance of the occasion, but she seemed resistant. Despite his frustration, he knew it was important for her to obey him to avoid any unnecessary complications.