Edward James wasn't sure if he can spend another day with the cold shoulder treatment from his wife, For two days she had shut him out behind close doors.
She came up with an excuse of going to get some important documents from the monastery in regards to S market so she won't be stopped from leaving.
"I can't do this" he said to himself picking up his phone as he dialed a number he once swore never to call,at the second ring he dished out instructions.
"Am sending the helicopter and you have to come back to the James mansion_ please" he reluctantly add then hung up.
Michelle was lost as to why Edward called her even though he wasn't cold like he'd normally do since their fallout in college she didn't expect him to call asking her_ no, instructing her to come back over to his place.
Sure to his words in an hour later the little plane landed on the green field of her cottage. She had informed Kassandra earlier about the change of plans so she had know choice but to get on the helicopter awaiting her.
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"Michelle oh my goodness, it's so good to see you. How long hasn't been now?" Mrs Bridget said excitedly when she saw who came in
"Mrs Bridget I've missed you and it's been over a decade now" Michelle told her as they hugged, Edward James who was in his study got notified about her arrival then got out but unfortunately Maria had returned and she saw the exchange between Mrs Bridget and Michelle
"What's going on here Mrs Bridget?" Maria asked as her mood took a 180 U turn.
"Ma'am you're back, sorry I didn't_" Mrs Bridget was saying
"You haven't answered my question" Maria said to the surprise of Mrs Bridget as she was always soft spoken to her
"Hi Maria am_" Michelle was going to say but Maria walked past them both going upstairs but Edward had seen everything and he took in a deep breath coming downstairs but stopped Maria from brushing past him.
"You have to hear me out" Edward said calmly hold her shoulders
"Am tired and need to rest" Maria said not looking at him
"That will come later after this" Edward told her not ready for her excuses
"Fine, what do you want to talk about?"
"Come have a seat and we'll discuss" Edward said trying to lead her down the remaining steps but she refused.
"Am sorry Edward, I can't because I won't" she told him, Edward felt an headache coming and frustrated
"Don't do this my love please" he said in a whisper but she scoffed
"Am not sure if am still that to you not when you've brought in_" she was saying
"MARIA!! Edward James called out loudly tired of her refusal to listen to him but kept misunderstanding him
"What? What's it Edward, you can do it but can't own up to it huh?_ you bring her into our home and thinks it's the right thing to do and you want me to have a conversation with you and her, no Edward Roy James I won't do that" Maria said brushing past him ignoring the look in his eyes
"Stop right there" Edward told her but she only paused in her tracks giving him the side glance but her back still turned to him.
"And if I don't?" She challenged but when Edward didn't reply she continues in her steps; Edward let out a hot breath he never new he was holding, yeah he won't do anything if she doesn't stop when it comes to her he's a craven coward.