Chapter 28

Chapter 28

The maids arranged the table, making sure the table linen was equal at each edge. Others tripped into the dining room with platters and serving bowls of food, waiting first for the table covers to be laid before placing the meals on the table. Whilst this went on, Richard Grayson buttoned up his shirt in his room, greeting ready for work.

His wife, Ariya, opened her eyes, awaking from her slumber on the bed. She sat up and stared at her husband as he tried to knot his tie.

“Let me …”

“Don't even dare”, Richard said sharply, cutting in on whatever she intended to do.

“I just want to…”

The next thing Ariya felt was a painful smack across her face that sent flying across the room.

“Are you deaf? Has your brain switched on reverse? Haven't I warned you not to touch, speak or even come close to me until you can present to me a proper son?”

Ariya held her face, at first shocked then with a tearful expression on her face. “But …”

“But what?! Is it that weak and good for nothing b