Chapter 39

"Mute wife? That's not nice of you when I haven't heard from your husband in a while. You need to keep a good leash on him before you tell me about my wife, Addy," Benjamin taunted her with a name he knew she hated.

Adeline stared at her brother. There were too many times when she just wanted to slap him but she stopped herself since there were too many witnesses around. "I want to be like you one day. Not having to think since someone else does it for you. Don't trouble the person making a path for you to become mayor."

"I am just playing with you as your older brother. Why are you always so tense? Is Nathan not doing well at relieving your stress? He looks like a man who needs a little help," said Benjamin.