"Alright, you've apologized. You can leave now," Caleb said, once again speaking before I had the chance.
The first time, I let it go, but now, his insistence on cutting me off made me wonder if my husband was protecting her, indulging her insolence. Perhaps he was worried that I might actually hold her accountable.
I remained silent, my eyes following Scarlett as she left. Not a single word passed my lips.
Once we were alone, Caleb took my hand and pulled me into his arms, his voice gentle yet firm. "Nora, my dear, please calm down. I promise you, this was the last time. There won't be another mistake. I won't do something like this ever again."
I could feel the steady rhythm of his heartbeat as I rested against his chest, but no matter how hard I tried, I could not quiet the turmoil inside. A woman's intuition was a powerful thing and mine screamed that something was not right. My heart told me that things were far from as simple as he wanted me to believe.