Chapter 144: Continued conflict (2)
A day later, Nathaniel got dressed for another meeting with the Blackthorns which would take place before the ball. He then searched for Josephine who needed to join him.
"What are you doing? You must get ready to be with my family before the ball," Nathaniel said, puzzled by Josephine’s attire. "We will be late."
"I am not going to be late since I will not meet with your family. You, on the other hand, will be late if you stand around questioning me. I will meet you at the ball," Josephine replied.
Nathaniel wasn’t in the mood for this. "Josephine, it is expected that I will show up with my wife on my arm."
"Well, sometimes we fail to meet others’ expectations. You have been meeting with your family behind my back to speak about Xavier so surely, you can go one more night without me at your side. I’m sure you will do well," Josephine replied, taking her time getting dressed.
"Woman-"
"You watch your tongue with how you address me. You are not the only one who can lose their temper. Why should I go to see your family during a time when they are not thrilled about who Xavier married? Do you want me to further realise how I wasn’t the wife they wanted for you? Is that it?" Josephine asked, yet to forget what Xavier brought to light.
Nathaniel sighed. This argument was too repetitive. "It is not the same for you as it is for Selene. I love you-"
"Who is to say he doesn’t love her? You have not been around them without arguing to see what I have seen. Xavier loves her so it is the same," said Josephine.