Chapter 323

The moment Wendy spoke those threatening words, James fell silent. "If you're here to take Ethan home, fine," she said coldly. "But if you're using him to stir up trouble, I won't let it slide." When had she ever spoken to James with such a tone and look before? He had thought that her earlier coldness and distance were already the limits of her anger. But now, seeing the icy look on her face and the evident disgust in her eyes, James suddenly realized she was no longer someone he could control. "What are you doing? You're my wife. Don't forget that you still carry the title of Mrs. Frank. I'm taking you home. There's nothing wrong with that." His expression darkened, and his frown deepened, but for the first time, he couldn't meet her gaze directly. There was a flicker of avoidance in his eyes for the first time, as if facing her stare had become unbearable. "James, I'm not going to repeat myself," Wendy said, then lowered her gaze to Ethan. Ethan shrank back slightly. "I'm