Chapter 382

David scoffed softly. “I have no intention of lecturing you,” he said. “I’m talking to you because of my wife.” Jabco froze slightly. “My wife is stressed,” David continued, his voice calmer but no less serious. “And it’s because of your wife.” He looked straight at Jabco. “So grow up. Handle your own problems instead of creating new ones.” He paused, then tilted his head. “Are you really that confident that Riyana is happy with you?” The question lingered. Jabco didn’t answer. David didn’t wait. “If she were truly happy,” David went on, “she wouldn’t have gone elsewhere to ask for help.” His eyes sharpened. “She would have come to you.” Jabco’s chest tightened. “No matter how bad my relationship with Lily was,” David said slowly, “she always came to me first. She asked me before doing anything. She didn’t go behind my back.” He stepped closer again and pressed a finger lightly against Jabco’s chest. “That’s how a woman shows how important you are in her life.” Jabco felt his breath ca