Rise of the Desperate: Billy Wood's Save and Restart System

Chapter 40: Returning to the House

The duo stood in front of Billy's house, but they weren't the only ones there. A large crowd had formed outside. Apparently, Billy had been right to worry that his job would inform his wife and her family of what happened. He just didn't expect that they would be waiting for him outside the house instead of outright banning him from coming in.

"Explain yourself," his father in law demanded as he stormed towards Billy. "How dare you quit your job that we worked so hard to get you. Who do you think you are?"

Jacqueline bristled at his side. She couldn't believe the nerve of this old man. Even though Billy had told her everything about them, her blood boiled. She was ready to give the old man a piece of her mind, but a raised hand stopped her in her tracks. Looking to see the culprit, she stared up at Billy's stone cold expression. It reminded her that she shouldn't get involved.

However, Billy's actions didn't go unnoticed, and his father in law zeroed in on Jacqueline. "Who's this? Y