To ensure I wouldn’t change my mind, his face turned fierce as he warned again and again.
“Don’t get clever. If you dare sneak behind my back to save him, you’ll regret it.”
As he spoke, he snatched my phone and barked another order.
“I’ll keep your phone. You’ll get it back once everything’s over.”
He turned to leave, but I caught his arm.
After all, this was a human life. If I did nothing, my conscience would never rest.
During my years with the Miller family, his brother David had never offended me in any way.
I whispered softly, “Are you really going to let your brother die without lifting a hand to help?”
Richard turned, face full of irritation.
He shook off my grip.
“Enough already. I told you to stay out of it. Just do what I say.”
“How can you just ignore a life? What if something really happens?”
His face darkened.
“Stop bringing trouble on yourself. Just take care of your own business. Remember—you married me. A man’s word is law, and this household answers to me.”
Seeing his stubborn authority, I held my tongue. I knew once Richard decided something, it was nearly impossible to change his mind.
I tried another approach.
“Well… fine, I won’t get involved. But can I have my phone back?”