"Where is that so-called douchebag?"
"Why can't I find him in the kitchen?"
"Get the hell out of your bed, you lazy ass. Adrian!"
Adrian staggered up from the bed and groaned out with a frustrated look on his face as he got interrupted by the scream and ranting of his wife's mother, his mother-in-law.
He rubbed his head with a sigh. "Not again," he mumbled and took a deep breath as his gaze landed on the crutches standing by the wall side beside the bed.
"What are you doing there, Adrian? Get your lazy butt out of that bed," he bit his lower lips and looked up at his mother-in-law, Brianna, who was standing by the door with a cold and fierce expression on her face.
He swallowed the lump in his throat as his gaze landed on the expression that was on her face. She wasn't here to play games with him. She looked serious.
"Good morning mum. Hope…" he couldn't finish his statement when he got interrupted by her.
"What's good about the morning, huh? Tell me."
"I woke up this morning and found out that you haven't done anything today."
"The room is untied. The dirty plates in the kitchen haven't been washed. Why haven't you cleaned the room? What have you been doing?" She asked.
"As you can see, I just woke up and besides, I was washing the plate last night before I got tired," he replied in a calm tone, not aware that his response had gotten her angry.
"And so? What if you got tired? Who cares? Even if you die, I don't care. And besides, you do everything I say in this house even my daughter who is your wife can't dispute that," she yelled at him and he swallowed hard.
He didn't know what to say to her. It wasn't a new thing to him so he wasn't sad. He was only heartbroken. He was used to her curses, her maltreatment, and humiliation. He wished it could stop but he knew it wasn't going to be soon.
"What else do you want me to do? Why do you hate me so much? I have always tried my best to satisfy you but you don't appreciate any of it," he said out of frustration and she gnashed her teeth.
"How dare you talk back to me, huh? You've grown wings, right?" She asked in a cold tone, her eyes were burning with anger.
He looked away and clenched the crutches so he wouldn't lose his stamina and fall.
"Whatever you put it but I'm just…" he couldn't finish the statement when her left hand landed on his right cheek.
Bang! She slapped him fiercely on the face and he lost his grip on the crutches and then crashed hard on the floor with a heavy thud.
She was pissed off. Not only has he been eating the food without bringing anything to the table but he also has the guts to talk to her whenever she's talking.
She didn't like that. All she wanted was to be dominant. And besides, she never asked for a son-in-law who's handicapped.
He shuddered and whined in pain as his legs snapped and his left leg that hit the floor burned with excruciating pain.
He bit his lower lips as he tried to control the tears that threatened to pour down from his eyes.
No, he wouldn't cry. He wouldn't cry because of his mother-in-law who is keen on making his life miserable.
"Why did you hit me?" He complained with an angry look on his face and she laughed at him mockingly.
"Because you deserve it you b*tch. Just a push and you're on the floor. Are you even a man?" She asked and laughed again before her countenance changed and became cold.
"You can't keep doing this to me. I'm a man," he yelled out of frustration and she scoffed.
"Prove it to me. Stand up and prove to me that you're a man," she said and he took a deep breath before reaching out to the crutches on the floor beside him.
She walked closer to him and kicked the crutches away before he could get it. "Not with that," she smiled and he threw his head backward in defeat.
There was nothing he could do anymore.
"Give me that," he muttered and crawled with difficulty to get the crutches from her.
That was the only way he could stand. He was no longer himself.
"Please ma'am," he muttered and she scoffed.
"Whatever," she rolled her eyes and threw the crutches at him. He squeezed his face and clenched his fist tightly as the crutches hit his face.
"Now get up and do what you're supposed to do," she said and walked away till she got to the door and stopped then turned to him.
"I wonder what my daughter needs in a crippled and handicapped man like you."
"Well, that is going to change very soon," she said and he arched his eyebrows.
"What do you mean?" He asked but she ignored him and walked away.
It's such a pity that she was rubbing his bad condition on his face even though he became handicapped because of her daughter.
He took a deep breath, gripped the crutches on the floor firmly, and staggered back to his feet.
With the help of his crutches, he walked out of his room and entered the kitchen.
He picked the dirty plates from the floor, dropped them on the washing basin, and began to wash them.
By the time he was done washing the plate, he was exhausted because of his condition but he couldn't stop because he was yet to finish the work he was supposed to do.
He picked up the broom and started to sweep the floor. He struggled to sweep the floor because one of his hands was gripping the crutches for support while the other one was holding the broom.
The maids in the house could only watch him do the house chores because his mother-in-law, Brianna, had instructed them not to clean the house.
They wish they could help him but they dare not dispute Brianna's word because she isn't someone to be trifled with.
Just when he was about to finish cleaning the floor, the door creaked open and his wife stepped inside the room.
A smile formed on his face as he stared at her face.
“Welcome back home…” The smile wiped off from his lips as his gaze landed on her hand and he discovered that another man was holding his wife's hand.
His wife, Sandra, brought another man home without his permission.
"Who is he?" Sandra and the man, who was beside her, frowned when her husband, Adrian, directed the question to her.
Adrian clenched and bit on his lower lips as he stared at her intensely, impatiently waiting for her response.
She squeezed out a smile and muttered to ease the tension that was pressuring the atmosphere. "He's my business partner so there's nothing to worry about. He's Mr. Brian."
He nodded his head and dropped the broom on the floor. She glared at him disdainfully as her gaze landed on the broom that was in his hand before he dropped it.
"Oh! That's fine. My name is…" his wife's business partner interrupted him before he could finish his statement.
"Andrew, her incapable and handicapped husband, right? Yes, she told me a lot about you. It's nice meeting you anyway," Brian said, and his eyes darkened in anger when he heard the statement.
Just like abusing him wasn't enough, he also placed his arms around her waist.
Andrea's eyes reddened in anger as he watched Brian wrap his hand around his wife's waist. It was no surprise to him when she pulled his hand from her waist and glared at Brian. He wanted to rush toward the bastard who dared to abuse him of his incapability to walk in the presence of his wife but he couldn't so he calmed his nerves. He was angrier at his wife that she couldn't shun or scold Brian when he was berating him in her presence. All she could do was watch her so-called business partner.He ignored Brian like he didn't exist and faced his wife. He moved closer to her while clutching his crutches firmly. "How was work today? And hope it wasn't stressful," he said even though his heart was burning with rage. He believed she had no strength to scold Brian because she might be tired and it was unlike her not to defend him even in an ugly situation.She works in one of the most popular publishing houses as a reporter and a part-time model because of her exquisite beauty. "Yes,
"What is this I am hearing?" He asked himself in dismay. His heart skipped in fear and his eyes burned with fury. Although he was hearing her voice clearly, he didn't believe she could do such a thing. And besides, that was their matrimonial bedroom. Even if she doesn't love him, she has to respect him. He held the knob of the door with uncertainty in his heart. He was wondering whether to open the door or not. He didn't know whether he was ready to see what she was doing in the room moaning in pleasure. As much as he wanted to know, he didn't want to get his heart broken. He'd gotten his legs broken, he wouldn't want her to break his heart again. "What are you doing with him, Sandra?" He asked in a cold tone, held the knob of the door firmly with his hand shivering, and pushed it. Just as he was about to open the door, someone grabbed his right hand from behind and pulled him backward. He arched his eyebrows and looked up then his gaze landed on his mother-in-law, madam Brianna
Adrian frowned and squeezed his face after reading the last word of the letter. She bought a set of expensive suits for him? Isn't that ridiculous? Once again, she had downgraded him again. "Who did she think she is?" He asked himself with a cold look on his face and frowned. He clenched the paper firmly till it shredded into pieces. He threw the pieces of paper into the trash bin and walked into the master bedroom. He squeezed his face as his gaze landed on the red and black suit that was lying on the bed. Although it wasn't brand new, no one would be able to tell because it looked classy but with few flaws. If she could go as far as buying a suit for him because she didn't want him to disgrace her then he wouldn't wear the dress. He wondered what she was going to do to him. He doesn't care. He was prepared for whatever that might happen. He walked into the bathroom and dropped the crutches on the floor beside the bathtub then he entered it. He sighed deeply as he stared at th
“Who is this man, huh?”“Accusing Mr. Daniel? Does he have a death wish?”“Yes, he does. I can't wait to see him dead.”“I see no reason why Mr. Daniel would buy a fake leaf when he's wealthy.”“This man is just a clout chaser and he needs to be dealt with.”“A poor and handicapped man challenging the rich. What a poor world.”Adrian paid no attention to the hateful and shameful comment that he was hearing. He pretended as though he didn't hear any of them. His attention was fixed on the so-called rich Mr. Daniel. “How dare you claim the original leaf I bought was worth millions of dollars fake!” The man yelled but he wasn't fazed by it. “Do you mean the imitation that you bought was fake?” Adrian said in a cold tone, challenging the rich man before him which made the guest infuriated by his gut. “What is the meaning of what you're doing?” His wife, Sandra, asked as she leaned closer to him. “Stop it and leave,” she said in a cold tone and he shook his head in response. “I won't
“What!”“Who does he think he is? Trying to challenge General Lei Feng family?”“I think he has a dead wish.”“I can't wait to see what the dominant daughter of the General would do.”Just as they were commenting badly about Adrian's behavior, he was less concerned sitting comfortably on a swivel chair. “What's wrong with you, Adrian? You should help him if you can even though I'm sure you can't,” Brianna scolded him but he was unfazed any of it. “You're still doubting me. Well, I don't think I'll be able to do anything,” he said in a calm and meek tone. “Why are you doing this?”“That's because you were there when this scammer was discriminating me and you did nothing about it.”“Of course, you believed him over your son-in-law,” he said and swallowed the lump in his throat. His throat was burning with pain coupled with the overwhelming sadness in his mind. Although he appeared calm and cold, he was weak and heartbroken within. Those who were supposed to support him, were busy su
“I'm sorry, Mr. Daniel. I don't think I'll be able to help you considering how you embarrassed me over there so I'd suggest you step out of my way,” Adrian said conclusively, giving no room for any conversation. Mr. Daniel wiped off the bead of sweat that formed on his face as he noticed the indifferent look on his face. He wouldn't stoop so low to be begging for a low life if he didn't have what he needed in his possession and his life was at stake. Someone else was in danger and all the guests were all depending on him to turn the tides while he knew nothing about the problem. He had to find an excuse so he could meet up and ask the location of the leaf but it seemed Adrian didn't want to help him. If something happens to the lady, he will be blamed and punished by her powerful father. “Please forgive me, Mr. Adrian. I know I have offended you but I need your forgiveness. The lady will die if nothing is dead,” he said and Adrian chuckled softly. “You're only concerned about he
Adrian bit on his lower lips with an angry look on his face as his gaze on Brian, who had a sly smile on his face as he forced the sedative into the glass cup of drink she was holding. She was so carried away by his sweet words that she didn't notice what he was doing at that moment. He wanted to go forward and challenge Brian to spike the drink of his wife but he stopped himself as he remembered that he wasn't with any evidence. No one would believe it. He could only try to warn his wife to avoid and stay away from Brian. He had always known that Brian didn't have good intentions toward his wife but he didn't tell his wife because she would think he was jealous and she might get angry at him. And besides, she had been loyal to him.He took a cold breath when he remembered that his wife and his mother-in-law were angry at him for turning down General Lei Feng's daughter's offer. He could only hope that she would listen to him and stay away from Brian but he wouldn't be able to d
“How dare you!” Brian dropped his hand from Sarah's waist with a frustrated look on his face as he heard Adrian's voice from behind. He turned back and a soft gasp left his lips as his gaze landed on Adrian. He was awe-struck to see Adrian in his hotel room. Not only did Adrian have the gut to stalk him to the hotel but he also found his way into his hotel room. How did he do it? Why wasn't he thrown out?However, Brian remained unfazed. “It's a wonder how you managed to enter the hotel without being thrown by the security men,” Brian said and chuckled mockingly. Adrian's eyes burned with anger after hearing Brian's statement. He couldn't believe that Brian could still be talking to him in such a way despite what he did to his wife. He moved closer to him and clenched to the crutches with his left hand then raised his right hand and slapped him fiercely on his cheek. Brian staggered backward as the impact of the slap made him lose his stamina. He placed his hand on his right c