Chapter 313

More silence. “Who was she?” Riyana asked. “That’s none of your.....” Riyana cut in. “You don’t get to say that.” His jaw tightened. "Riyana...." “This marriage is still a marriage,” she said, her voice steady but cold. “You don’t get to touch other women like that.” “I know and you ...,” he shot back. “Yes,” she said. “But I didn’t expect you to disrespect me this way.” He stared at her. Something unreadable crossed his face. “You’re overreacting,” he said. Riyana smiled slowly. “No,” she replied. “I’m reacting exactly the right amount.” She walked past him toward the bedroom door. “Remember this,” she added without turning back. “You forced me into this marriage. But don’t think for a second that means I’ll accept everything.” She slammed the bedroom door behind her so hard the sound echoed through the apartment. Riyana walked straight to the bed and dropped onto it without even taking off her shoes. Her chest felt tight, like something heavy was sitting on it. She closed her eyes, b