The Tide of Fortune

Chapter 221 Gaslighting

Reginaldo and Laura return from the beach. Paula is present in the foyer and collects her mistress's large canvas bag.

"Good afternoon, bosses. How was the beach?"

"The usual, Paula," Laura responds excitedly, "Lots of people having fun, lots of families together, the sun tanned my skin... Next time you’ll come with us."

"I've prepared a passion fruit drink waiting for your return. Excuse me."

Laura sits on the black sofa while Reginaldo remains evasive.

"Paula always thinks of everything, doesn't she, honey?" Laura tries to remove him from the reverie.

"Certainly," This is Reginaldo's dry reply.

"And you've been distant since I told you that you don't let me criticize and make fun of Aline Mendonça."

Reginaldo looks at his wife with a smile, "Are you jealous?"

"I can't get over that she gifted you that navy tux after you two made love on the same beach we were on."

Reginaldo shrugs, "It's better to get over it because she's no longer part of our lives."

"Fortunately," Laura